Since the day you were born, you've been told to pursue more. Ads from every TV, radio, newspaper, magazine, billboard, and website constantly scream at you with the message that more is better. But more is not necessarily better, declares Joshua Becker, a pastor, author, and blogger. There's a far better way to live life, he says--a way that recognizes the empty promises of consumerism and champions the pursuit of living simply and scripturally. In Living With Less , Joshua will guide you through biblical teachings on possessions and his own personal experience with minimalism--living with only the essential. You'll see how his life was transformed by this Jesus-centered choice that rejects the flow of our culture. This book will challenge you to spend your hours, energy, and resources in ways that draw you closer to the heart of Jesus. Today's teenagers are pitched this and that all day long, but rarely are they exposed to a truly compelling and contemporary way of living that is somehow both counterintuitive and so obviously biblical. --Mark Oestreicher Partner, The Youth Cartel,I wish I was encouraged more to pursue a life free from stuff when I was a teenager. In other words, I wish I had this book. Joshua challenges teens to free their hearts from the pursuit of stuff, and his words are gold. --Tsh Oxenreider, Blogger at Simple Mom, Author of Organized Simplicity, Joshua Becker is about to introduce you to a different way of thinking: your life is too valuable to waste it chasing stuff. The idea isn't one you'll hear very often in our culture, but it is one that could change your life and even more importantly change your heart. --Josh Griffin, High School Pastor, Saddleback Church. There's a lot to look forward to in life. Joshua is right on when he encourages readers to pass on consumerism and live for Jesus. No need to worry about returns or next season's fashion. Living for Jesus means no regrets. --Dave Bruno, Author of The 100-Thing Challenge Joshua has created a resource that is challenging & thought-provoking! If students (or even adults) are willing to engage with it, the ideas can transform how they look at stuff...starting today. --Scott Rubin, Junior High Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church There's a lot to look forward to in life. Joshua is right on when he encourages readers to pass on consumerism and live for Jesus. No need to worry about returns or next season's fashion. Living for Jesus means no regrets. --Dave Bruno, Author of The 100-Thing Challenge Joshua has created a resource that is challenging & thought-provoking! If students (or even adults) are willing to engage with it, the ideas can transform how they look at 'stuff' ...starting today. --Scott Rubin, Junior High Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church Joshua Becker and his young family were just your typical, run-of-the-mill American family until they were turned on to minimalism during a conversation with their neighbor. Through his website (becomingminimalist.com), Joshua has inspired millions around the world to find more life by owning less. Joshua is currently a pastor in Peoria, Arizona, and has served as a pastor of student ministries for the past 14 years. Most recently, he pastored one of the largest youth ministries in New England while serving at Essex Alliance Church, Essex, Vermont.