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How could a book as old as the Bible have anything to say about an activity as modern as gaming?   Gaming is multi–billion–dollar industry, which has been growing massively in the last few years. It seems that everyone is gaming in one way or another. You might not think that the Bible has anything to say about gaming. Applying Biblical principles and perspectives, Reagan Rose has written this helpful book to help young people ask important questions about their relationship with gaming.   Contents: Video Games Are Too Good You’ve Been Given a Quest You Were Designed For Dominion Be Careful of Fake Friendship Redeemed For Reward It’s Not Your Time to Waste Don’t Glory in the Gore How Should We Think About Video Games? A Gameplan For Gaming Appendix A: What Now? Appendix B: Other Books on This Topic   Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.   With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.

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It's hard not to arrive at the conclusion that twenty-first century society is addicted to distraction. Media companies have perfected the art and science of keeping us laser-locked on their products, often to the detriment of our other important duties. One realm of media that has taken over an entire generation is video gaming. Thankfully, there is help to be found. Reagan Rose has offered us a very timely, thoughtful, clear, and convicting book for young Christians who are engaged in the gaming world. With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) Gaming is a popular past-time. So much of it is fun but pitfalls abound. In this short, simple resource, Reagan Rose offers biblical fuel for personal reflection and wider conversation on both the joys and the dangers. Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com)

Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel) With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) ... Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do. -- J. Garrett Kell (Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia)

Gaming is a popular past-time. So much of it is fun but pitfalls abound. In this short, simple resource, Reagan Rose offers biblical fuel for personal reflection and wider conversation on both the joys and the dangers. Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK)

With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales) With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com) ... Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do. -- J. Garrett Kell (Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia) Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel)

Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com) With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel) With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales) ... Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do. -- J. Garrett Kell (Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK)

With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com) ... Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do. -- J. Garrett Kell (Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia) Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK)

... Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do. -- J. Garrett Kell (Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia) Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com) With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire)

With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) From my teenage years, through college, and into marriage, video games were a steady part of my life. Issues arose when I failed to use wisdom when it came to gaming, and eventually I was trapped in sin as I neglected numerous priorities in favor of my virtual life. Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel) In every generation, Christian parents face new parental issues that require careful biblical insight and vigilant navigation. Reagan Rose introduces one of those issues to parents and students alike and asks us to pull up a seat, lay down the controller, and open our Bible. A Student's Guide to Gaming not only assists parents in navigating the diverse issues surrounding video games, but it's for every student longing for superior satisfaction but who often settle for far less. With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales)

With grace and wisdom, he navigates the topic carefully, but truthfully, the scope of this book goes even further. Not only did I finish reading the book with thankfulness, but I was motivated to examine all areas of my life in order to surrender them to the glory of God. Praise the Lord! This book belongs in the hands of every Christian. -- Nate Pickowicz (Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire) With pastoral sensitivity and personal experience, Rose provides an excellent summation of the dangers and joys of gaming and how parents and students can learn to redeem the time for God's glory. -- Dustin W. Benge (Provost and professor, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales) Video games aren't sinful, but without godly wisdom gaming can lead to sin. My friend Reagan Rose has given our generation a simple, practical, and biblical game plan that will allow you to enjoy gaming without neglecting the glory of God. -- Costi W. Hinn (President & Founder of For the Gospel) Packed with help and hope, there is encouragement here for gamers and their non-gaming family and friends. A real spur to honour Christ online. -- Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) ... Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do. -- J. Garrett Kell (Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia) Considering the growing dominance of video gaming as a pastime for young and old, male and female alike, the subject has received very little attention among Christian thinkers and writers. For that reason and others I am thankful for this brief book and it's level-headed, Bible-based teaching and counsel. -- Tim Challies (Blogger at www.challies.com)

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Reagan Rose is the founder of Redeeming Productivity, a media ministry which helps Christians develop a bibically–grounded understanding of personal productivity so they can get more done for the glory of God. He and his wife, Kim, have two children.

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