Books in Faithgirlz! / Blog On! series

Are you ready to blossom?Faith is like a flower. In order to grow, it needs soil, water, and sun—food for the spirit. That’s just what this devotional is. Spiritual food to help your faith grow strong and beautiful.Featuring 365 days of wisdom from your favorite Faithgirlz! authors, as well as quotes and questions from real girls like you, this devotional offers pages of inspiration on everything from navigating friendships, to taming the tongue, to trusting God in everything, big and small. Growing up can be tough, but Jesus is guiding you every step of the way.Beauty of Believing combines the talents of Faithgirlz! authors Tasha K. Douglas, Mona Hodgson, Kristi Holl, Lois Walfred Johnson, Allia Zobel Nolan, and Nancy Rue, and their words of wisdom will help your faith bloom and flourish as you grow into the girl God wants you to be.

In today’s world, a girl’s free time is precious, but figuring out how to make the most of those spare moments can sometimes be difficult. Faithgirlz! is here to help, with over one hundred unique ideas, activities, and time maximizers you can do by yourself or with your friends. From planning the perfect relaxing afternoon to creating quick and awesome DIY masterpieces, and even tips on hosting amazing sleepovers (complete with lip synch battles and the best-ever snacks), 101 Ways to Have Fun has something for every situation and mood. Whether you have ten minutes or an entire afternoon to fill, finding the ultimate ways to de-stress and kick back with friends has never been easier!

Faithgirlz! is based on 2 Corinthians 4:18---So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (NIV)---and helps girls 10 and up find Inner Beauty, Outward Faith. Every girl is unique and special, and here's a Bible that connects them more closely to God, themselves, and their friends---all with Faithgirlz! sparkle. Features include: Dream Girl---use your imagination to put yourself in the story; Bring It On---take quizzes to really get to know yourself; Is There a Little ____ (Eve, Ruth, Isaiah) in You?---see for yourself what you have in common; Between You and Me---share what you are learning with a friend! Between God and Me---get brutally honest with God through guided journaling space.; Oh, I Get It!---find answers to Bible questions you've wondered about.; Complete NIV translation---the most read, most trusted translation

Now that you’re not a little girl anymore you’d love to move beyond cheap lip gloss into the high-fashion world of smudge-proof lipstick, lash-lengthening mascara, and that flirty eye shadow advertised in magazines―because that’s what it takes to be beautiful these days, right?Hang on a sec! One step at a time. In this book you’ll learn not only how to wield those makeup brushes but also how to take care of yourself as you change, from keeping your skin and hair glowing and healthy to finding your own unique style. And you’ll get in on the BIG secret: that true beauty is revealed as you grow closer to God and learn to wow the world by just being you.

Sometimes you need a daddy’s hug.Every girl wants to be loved by her dad. But maybe yours isn’t around as much as you’d like, or isn’t around at all. If so, here’s the awesome truth: we all have a Father who loves us deeply, completely, and forever. You’ll meet him in this book—through quizzes and real-life stories about girls just like you. Plus, you’ll read stories of real women who were able to change the world because of their heavenly Father’s love.Discover a Father who loves you, wants to know you, and can help you through anything. He’s the most incredible Father ever, and he thinks you’re pretty special too.

Did you know you can totally change your life by changing your thoughts? Well, you can, and WHATEVER can get you started. With examples based on girls just like you, each of these 90 devotionals will show you how to fill your head and your heart with virtues taken straight from Philippians 4:8, helping you grow closer to God and the totally abundant life he intended for you. Girls will learn how to shut out gross, crude, impure, stupid, and just plain dumb "stuff," that leads to sin and estrangement from God and substitute what's true, noble, pure, lovely, admirable, praiseworthy and excellent. What's more, this book will help girls look at the word WHATEVER in a fresh, new, and exciting way, so they'll be able to live the 4:8 life, 24/7!

Girls have always formed strong bonds, especially in tough times. This sisterhood of women is celebrated in the latest devotional from Faithgirlz. Real Girls of the Bible uses the stories of thirty authentic Bible women to illustrate the power of the girlfriend community to surround and support girls as they become real women of God, while emphasizing each girl's individuality and God's special plan for her. Featuring women from both the Old and New Testaments---including Esther, Leah, Sarah, Ruth, Martha, Mary, and Elizabeth---each devotional centers around the woman's faith-journey and includes a scripture verse, prayer, suggestions for further reading, and even an item called Body Talk intended to promote self-esteem. The text is sprinkled with Fun Facts (Miriam led the singing of the first song of worship ever recorded in Scripture!) to keep girls engaged and interested. In every story, girls see God's holy character and glimpse their own potential in relationship with Him, while learning the qualities they must develop---such as relationship, authenticity, and loving-kindness---on the way to becoming real girls themselves.

How many times have you heard grown-ups say, 'Just be yourself'? But how can you be yourself when that self always seems to be different---depending on where you are, who you're with, or what you're doing? Your parents see you as their little girl and your friends think you're a cool chick ... while you feel like a big geek who can't do anything right. And that cute boy in math? Who knows what he's thinking! If you think it's easy to say 'just be yourself' but it's not so easy to do it, then this book is so for you! It will help you figure out who you really are deep down inside. You'll learn to be that person no matter who you're with through surveys, helpful tips, and places to write down your thoughts. You'll learn to be the young women God created you to be!

Sometimes You Need a Daddy’s Hug Every girl wants to be loved by her daddy. But maybe yours isn’t around as much as you’d like, or isn’t around at all. If so, here’s the awesome truth: we all have a Father who loves us deeply, completely, and forever. You’ll meet him in this book—through quizzes and real-life stories about girls just like you. Plus, you'll read stories of real women who were able to change the world because of their heavenly Father’s love. Discover a Father who loves you, wants to know you, and can help you through anything. He’s the most incredible Father ever, and he thinks you’re pretty special too.