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I AM Standing Up by Luke Lang

True Confessions of a Total Freak of Nature


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Maybe you have days when you don't feel so good about yourself... You're not as tall or thin as you'd like, or maybe you don't quite fit in or you just get left out. Well, you'll start to feel a lot better about yourself once you start reading about Luke!

Luke Lang calls himself a freak of nature. He's a grown man who is the height of an average fifth grader—but that's not what makes him a freak. He's also about as wide as the average Sumo wrestler (but sadly, too uncoordinated to actually compete as a Sumo wrestler!). Luke knows what it's like to feel left out or left behind. But he's got a great sense of humor about his life's misadventures, and he's sharing the hysterical stories with you, in the hopes that you'll feel encouraged—not just because you're not as freaky as Luke, but because you'll see that God can do extraordinary things through people who are pretty ordinary.

While you're reading Luke's embarrassing stories, like the time he got beat up by a girl in Karate class or the time he was fighting for his life at Boy Scout camp, you'll learn a little about God's love and grace, and you'll be reminded that you were created on purpose, for a purpose.

What is invert?
What if you could turn teens' lives upside-down? Wouldn't you love to see them trade in their worldly perspective for a kingdom perspective? invert does just that. By focusing on three primary relationships in students' lives—relationship with God, relationship with others, and relationship to self—invert resources teach teens to think critically and biblically for themselves. Published by Youth Specialties, a respected leader in youth ministry for more than thirty years, invert tackles the difficult topics that are important to teens.

Product #9780310283256
Year Published: 2009
Number of Pages: 144
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Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! by Edwina Roller on 07/16/2009
Honestly, I think every person on the face of the planet needs to read this book! Luke did a great job of keeping it simple for junior high schoolers, yet giving adults truth to apply. Luke used humor and his own stories to show the importance of an intimate relationship with our creator. It made me laugh, cry, and love Jesus even more. Passion and Purpose...so important! Will be recommending the book to our youth pastors and plan to buy a copy to give to our pastor.

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! by Rob Franklin on 04/26/2009
I just ordered this book and I really look forward to reading this book. I've known Luke since I was a youth and he was a leader at the summer camp I went to in Texas. He truly impacted my life and I went on to become a minister myself. Thanks lil guy!

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! by max Fincher on 02/25/2009
This book is troubling on so many levels! It's like staring to long at someone's facial flaws or rubber-necking at a horrific traffic accident. No one piece of humanity should suffer the enormous inequities dealt this man. I couldn't put it down, and yes I am ashamed to have stared so long at this human accident. Stay classy America and look away 1

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! by Scott Riley on 02/25/2009
Luke Lang and his book are amazing! They are both short and to the point! They are both funny and encouraging. The book does have the potential to give paper cuts, but we all know that Luke wants to be an American ninja just like Chuck Norris, so it's a tie again! Watch out for the throwing stars while you read this little wonder. And give it away to your students and staff too! It is that good!!!

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! by Tammy Dunahoo on 02/24/2009
A hilarious, real life, inspirational, hope-filled resource for young people and those leading them! Luke's story reflects the story of many of us growing up struggling to find identity, value, and purpose. I highly recommend "I AM Standing Up" for tweener and youth groups and personal reading for young and old alike.

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! by Anna Martin on 02/24/2009
Love this book! So funny and so REAL!! Stories that everyone can relate to! I know Luke Lang personally and I know that these stories are true and come from the heart. Perfect for youth groups, short chapters and very engaging! Fun to read! Every teen needs to read this book!!
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