Who is this book for?

  • For those who are young adults and older, and are in search of spiritual advice offered in a non-preachy style.
  • People dealing with addiction, homelessness, or emotional struggles.
  • Program group leaders in need of a book/workbook for group studies about faith that is simple to read and understand.
  • Individuals working with young adults in foster care who lose their support at 18 and may benefit from spiritual guidance.
  • Prison Ministry team counselors and group study leaders.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Dedication
  • Words to Live By
  • Chapter 1 – Thinking Eternally
  • Chapter 2 – Artificial Intelligence, the New Shepherd
  • Chapter 3 – As Your World Shrinks
  • Chapter 4 – Keeping Your Pants Up
  • Chapter 5 – The Necessity to Love Yourself as You Are
  • Chapter 6 – Sports Parents
  • Chapter 7 – Having Class
  • Chapter 8 – Taking a Knee for What Is Right
  • Chapter 9 – Pain and How We Deal with It
  • Chapter 10 – Celebrities and Growing Up
  • Chapter 11 – People Who Abandon Their Children
  • Chapter 12 – The Double-Edged Sword of Revenge
  • Chapter 13 – Marriage -Taking the Plunge
  • Chapter 14 – The Importance of Understanding Why and What You Believe In
  • Chapter 15 – Addiction
  • Chapter 16 – A prayer Card?!
  • Chapter 17 – The Grass Is Never Greener on the Other Side
  • Chapter 18 – Pass on the Pop-Porn, Please!
  • Chapter 19 – The Atheist(s) in Your Life
  • Chapter 20 – Conclusion – The Three Why Nots
  • Introduction
  • Dedication
  • Words to Live By
  • Chapter 1 – Thinking Eternally
  • Chapter 2 – Artificial Intelligence, the New Shepherd
  • Chapter 3 – As Your World Shrinks
  • Chapter 4 – Keeping Your Pants Up
  • Chapter 5 – The Necessity to Love Yourself as You Are
  • Chapter 6 – Sports Parents
  • Chapter 7 – Having Class
  • Chapter 8 – Taking a Knee for What Is Right
  • Chapter 9 – Pain and How We Deal with It
  • Chapter 10 – Celebrities and Growing Up
  • Chapter 11 – People Who Abandon Their Children
  • Chapter 12 – The Double-Edged Sword of Revenge
  • Chapter 13 – Marriage -Taking the Plunge
  • Chapter 14 – The Importance of Understanding Why and What You Believe In
  • Chapter 15 – Addiction
  • Chapter 16 – A prayer Card?!
  • Chapter 17 – The Grass Is Never Greener on the Other Side
  • Chapter 18 – Pass on the Pop-Porn, Please!
  • Chapter 19 – The Atheist(s) in Your Life
  • Chapter 20 – Conclusion – The Three Why Nots

Book reviews

Steve Lobrovich has written an excellent book that challenges people to think seriously and strategically about crucial issues. The book “Teaching Faith Without Preaching Faith,” is written in a very readable style, creatively utilizes short chapters, plus contains narratives about the truths related that illustrate so well. My favorite chapters were: Having Class, Marriage – Taking the Plunge, and The Atheist(s) in Your Life. Such good material for readers of ALL ages! Bravo, Steve – wish I could have read the book 50 years ago!

Bob Cook, Senior Adult Ministries for the Assemblies of God Springfield, MO

This book was both informative and enjoyable to read. It provides relatable and easily understandable spiritual guidance for everyday problems, without being preachy or overwhelming. I highly recommend it.

Mary Williams

The title alone is worth spending time contemplating before even opening the cover of this timely book. When I read the description of what Steve Lobrovich hoped to accomplish in this short, thought-provoking guide to sharing our faith in God, it intrigued me.

How do you teach without preaching? As I looked through the table of contents, not only was I intrigued by the subjects that Steve was tackling, but I also realized that I personally knew someone struggling or being challenged by every life situation that was presented.

Each of these individuals had either stepped away from their faith at some point or had never had an interest in exploring what role faith played in a Christian’s life. They responded to my well-intentioned sharing with eye rolls or found the “institution of organized religion” to be a turnoff.

I set aside 2 hours to read the day I received the book and committed to thinking about the two questions at the end of each brief chapter. I was so impressed after the first reading that I committed to reading it again the next day, taking more time to contemplate both the content and the questions. It amazed me how much deeper I could delve into my self-reflection and answer the questions. I do not want to go into a lot of detail about the content of the chapters because I REALLY don’t want to spoil the beauty of the presentation, but I will say that I have significantly changed the way I have introduced my love of Christ and hope for the future of all those I connect with.

My confidence and peace in sharing my faith with others has grown tremendously. I discovered from this book that starting conversations with a few introspective questions can greatly improve how I talk to people about their faith. I hope that by writing this review, I can motivate those who are curious to buy the book and find enjoyment in it as I have. Mr. Lobrovich has done an exceptional job of sharing his wisdom and challenging our beliefs. I am looking forward to Steve’s follow-up book!

Thank you for this informative and enjoyable book! 

 

Karen F.

The Author, Steve Lobrovich

  • Born and raised in Campbell, California, married for 46 years, a father, and a grandfather.
  • 42 years in sales, including as a successful Silicon Valley business owner for 23 years, and inventing and owning two patents.
  • I’m highly motivated to help others in our community through my work as a hospice volunteer and a fundraiser to support our veterans.