Download or read book God Grades and Graduation written by Ilana M. Horwitz and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's widely acknowledged that American parents from different class backgrounds take different approaches to raising their children. Upper and middle-class parents invest considerable time facilitating their children's activities, while working class and poor families take a more hands-off approach. These different strategies influence how children approach school. But missing from the discussion is the fact that millions of parents on both sides of the class divide are raising their children to listen to God. What impact does a religious upbringing have on their academic trajectories? Drawing on 10 years of survey data with over 3,000 teenagers and over 200 interviews, God, Grades, and Graduation (GGG) offers a revealing and at times surprising account of how teenagers' religious upbringing influences their educational pathways from high school to college. GGG introduces readers to a childrearing logic that cuts across social class groups and accounts for Americans' deep relationship with God: religious restraint. This book takes us inside the lives of these teenagers to discover why they achieve higher grades than their peers, why they are more likely to graduate from college, and why boys from lower middle-class families particularly benefit from religious restraint. But readers also learn how for middle-upper class kids--and for girls especially--religious restraint recalibrates their academic ambitions after graduation, leading them to question the value of attending a selective college despite their stellar grades in high school. By illuminating the far-reaching effects of the childrearing logic of religious restraint, GGG offers a compelling new narrative about the role of religion in academic outcomes and educational inequality"--

Download or read book Are You There God It s Me Margaret written by Judy Blume and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God.

Download or read book For Girls Like You written by Wynter Pitts and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tween girls have access to an unbelievable amount of media and information with just a simple click of the remote or mouse. Every outlet they turn to attempts to subtly influence their worldview...and what they believe about themselves directly affects how they live. Wynter Pitts, founder of For Girls Like You magazine, gives girls a new devotional showing them a correct definition of themselves, opening their eyes to God's truth and the difference it makes in their lives. Each daily devotion includes a prayer to help girls apply the lesson. "If you've wondered whether there is anything left on the planet to entertain your young beauties that promotes morals you'd approve of, look no further" —Author and speaker Priscilla Shirer

Download or read book God Girls and Guys written by Robin Marsh and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following their popular devotional for teen girls, God, Girls, and Getting Connected, award-winning news anchor Robin Marsh, and Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson, now help young women shape a healthy, biblical perspective on dating, emotions, and love. With humor, Christ-centered counsel, and straight-talk to girls, Robin and Lauren share openly about their early dating misconceptions and their discovery of God’s Word as the best guide for every girl. Personal stories and relevant chapter topics encourage and empower young women to make smart, godly choices. What is love? How do I become the girl God wants me to be? What does godly dating look like? How far is too far? What's he really thinking? Does a perfect guy or perfect relationship exist? This fresh resource honors the dreams and questions of today’s girl with a clear look at God’s hope for their heart.

Download or read book God s Glorious Girl written by Emily Wilson Hussem and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God's Glorious Girl is a board book for girls ages 0-4 that brings to life a message of faith and identity in a beautiful declaration poem. In God's Glorious Girl, young girls will hear the truth about who God created them to be from the very beginning of their lives through a racially diverse group of young girls. With themes of courage, forgiveness, faith, kindness and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and confidence in God for each girl who hears these words.

Download or read book God s Promises for Boys written by Jack Countryman and published by Tommy Nelson. This book was released on 2010-05-23 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy way to help young boys see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives. The promise verses in this book are selected from the bestselling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a boy is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He listens when they pray. It’s a great way for children to hide God’s Word in their hearts. Sample text: Sometimes it’s hard to tell the truth when you feel like you have something to hide. But remember—when it’s hard to be honest: God promises to reward Truth—not Lies! "You must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. You must not say evil things. You must not tell lies." Psalms 34:12-13

Download or read book For Girls Like You God s Brave Girl Older Girls Study Journal A Courageous Journey of Faith written by Lifeway Kids and published by Lifeway Church Resources. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God's Brave Girl - A 6-session Study Journal for Older Girls equips older girls to spend time with God, pray, and learn more about themselves. Each Journal includes: ​Bible story Fun group activities Journal pages Games, riddles, and puzzles 6 sessions Session One: Brave to Believe God Session Two: Brave to Trust God's Plan Session Three: Brave to Live Boldly Session Four: Brave to Love Fiercely Session Five: Brave to Pray Fearlessly Session Six: Brave to Thrive Willingly Order one for each participant Additonal Resources: Leader Guide ​Study Journal for Younger Girls You may hear you need to navigate through the tough questions in your life by following your heart, owning your truth, and doing whatever you think is best. But where do you turn when your friends betray you, when you feel angry, or when pain and sadness come? And what does God think about all you are going through? Through this journey of God's Brave Girl, you will experience what it means to live a life of bravery because of who God made you to be. God wants girls just like you to live confidently by faith, trusting God's plan for your life. As you open the Bible, you will learn what living bravely means and how God has uniquely gifted, equipped, and purposed your life according to His good plans. Join us for a six-week Bible study for girls, For Girls Like You: God's Brave Girl as we discover who God is and how He leads us to live bravely and boldly for His glory.

Download or read book Just Us Girls written by Hannah Duggan and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 12-week Bible study on being God's girl in middle school. Are you a front row, straight A student? Are you a girly girl? Are you one tough cookie? Are you an easy going friend? Take our fun personality quiz to find out which chapter will be most helpful for you. Middle school isn't easy. It's when you're figuring out who you are, who you hang out with, and what you believe. It's when friends become enemies and boys become...cute. It's obvious we need some girl time. I'll bring the discussion. You bring the chocolate. We all need a day now and then when it's Just Us Girls. Life gets tough. People get mean. How do we push through? What does God's plan mean for our lives? What does it mean to be God's girl in middle school? Well, that's what Just Us Girls is all about. Together we're going to search the Word of God and find out: * who you were meant to be * what to do about drama * where to find a good friend * how beautiful you really are * why God picked you to change the world Just Us Girls can be used as a personal devotional and a group Bible study. A Note From the Author Throughout high school I've seen girls walk away, leave their faith, and end up completely shipwrecked spiritually and physically. I've also seen girls trust God, follow His leading, and live exceptional, adventurous lives in His glory. What's the difference? Often the outcome was determined by questions and insecurities that started in middle school. This is why I wrote Just Us Girls. About the Author Hannah Duggan is a young woman fervent about God's grace and His will for the young people of this generation. As a worship leader, dance instructor, and Bible Study leader, Hannah is committed to encouraging and investing in the spiritual growth of the youth in her church and around the world. She is an active part of her parents' ministry at Calvary Chapel Hamakua in Hawaii. She is also the author of two gripping historical Christian novels about heroes and heroines throughout history. Learn more at hannahrosed.com. Praise for Just Us Girls "Just Us Girls offers big sisterly advice and practical road signs of what to expect ahead." Kathy Newman, Women's Ministry Leader at Calvary Chapel Windward "I loved Hannah as a leader because she's young and fun and always positive and she's just an amazing influence on us." Peyton, age 13 "I'm so glad Just Us Girls talked about how we are all beautiful. We forget that God made us for who we are, and that we should appreciate the things that make us different." Tierney, age 12 Praise for the Books of Hannah Duggan "I couldn't put it down - finishing it in two days. This author has developed a plot line which rivals mystery authors like Sanford and Patterson and does it with a Gospel-centered theme...I look forward to reading Hannah's next book." Katrina Ford "A page turner!" Shannon Kessler "An adventurous and emotional book...my 11 year old daughter loved it. I look forward to reading more books from this bright new author." Faith Lathrop "Loved it (as a 66 year old) and bought a copy for my two granddaughters ages 12 and 15." Amazon reviewer "I couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed it...I'd recommend it for adults or kids alike." April Jean Queja

Download or read book Are You There God It s Me Margaret written by Judy Blume and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Simon has a lot of things to think about--making friends in a new school, boys and dances and parties, growing physically "normal" and choosing a religion. "With sensitivity and humor, Judy Blume has captured the joys, fears, and uncertainties that surround a girl approaching adolescence."--"Publishers Weekly." Great Stone Face Award winner. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Download or read book 365 Days to Knowing God for Girls eBook written by Carolyn Larsen and published by Christian Art Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-17 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 365-day devotional, children will get to know God better day by day. The devotional specifically target girls separately in order to make the content more gender relevant. Girls will learn that by applying simple instructions from the Word, like obedience, praying and sharing, God will become more real to them as they begin to walk in His ways. Each devotion ends with a “ChallengePoint” that requires an action, as well as something to think about all day long. 365 DAYS TO KNOWING GOD will encourage girls to live for God and to know Him better with each passing day.

Download or read book A Young Woman After God s Own Heart written by Elizabeth George and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This young woman's version of Elizabeth George's bestselling book A Woman After God's Own Heart® shares the intentions and blessings of God's heart with teen girls. On this journey they discover His priorities for their lives—including prayer, submission, faithfulness, and joy—and how to embrace those priorities in daily life. Elizabeth's mentor style, the "Heart Response" messages of reflection, and the age–significant themes make this an excellent book for groups or for personal study. And best of all, girls will discover that God is a faithful, caring, and loving presence during this exciting and sometimes difficult time in their lives.

Download or read book Educating All God s Children written by Nicole Baker Fulgham and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children living in poverty have the same God-given potential as children in wealthier communities, but on average they achieve at significantly lower levels. Kids who both live in poverty and read below grade level by third grade are three times as likely not to graduate from high school as students who have never been poor. By the time children in low-income communities are in fourth grade, they're already three grade levels behind their peers in wealthier communities. More than half won't graduate from high school--and many that do graduate only perform at an eighth-grade level. Only one in ten will go on to graduate from college. These students have severely diminished opportunities for personal prosperity and professional success. It is clear that America's public schools do not provide a high quality public education for the sixteen million children growing up in poverty. Education expert Nicole Baker Fulgham explores what Christians can--and should--do to champion urgently needed reform and help improve our public schools. The book provides concrete action steps for working to ensure that all of God's children get the quality public education they deserve. It also features personal narratives from the author and other Christian public school teachers that demonstrate how the achievement gap in public education can be solved.

Download or read book Totally God s written by Megan Clinton and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society’s expectations for a teen girl’s beauty, achievements, and attraction cause great stress and struggle. “Our hearts are truly on the line,” says Megan Clinton, high school senior and coauthor with her father, counselor Tim Clinton. This father and daughter duo reveal to today’s teens how their deepest longings are met when they rest in being God’s girl. Using teen–speak, comments of peers, Megan’s diary entries, as well as solid, biblical teachings, Megan and Tim show every girl how to upgrade uncertainties of fitting in with the certainty of belonging to God impure sexual behavior with body confidence and self–worth relationship, school, and family life drama with God’s control This engaging resource reveals the freeing truths every girl needs to know—and the truths that all parents, teachers, and mentors need to uphold as the standard for how they treat and inspire God’s girls.

Download or read book God s Little Devotional Book for Girls written by W. B. Freeman and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wonderful devotional book targets children, ages 8-12, and is filled with fun stories, powerful Scriptures, and principles that will guide them for their entire lives.

Download or read book Devotions for the God Girl written by Hayley DiMarco and published by Revell. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 365-day devotional that offers teen girls a daily resource for deepening their relationship with God through a personal quiet time.

Download or read book What God Really Thinks About Women written by Sharon Jaynes and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular speaker, teacher, and author Sharon Jaynes (more than 235,000 copies sold) reveals the stories of women in the Bible who had meaningful encounters with Jesus. With her trademark biblical perspective, Sharon spends time with Jesus' mother, Mary, the woman at the well, Mary Magdalene, and others, and brings to life their experiences with the forgiveness, healing, and love of Jesus. As Sharon explores how God interacted with women of the Bible, she uncovers some surprises and is excited to share the news with readers today--God has great dreams for them and continues to transform women from insignificant to highly esteemed disgraced to full of grace guilty to forgiven Readers will discover God's heart and hope for them as He lovingly exchanges their heartache, hopelessness, or shame for the beauty of wholeness.

Download or read book A Girl After God s Own Heart Devotional written by Elizabeth George and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Special Tween Girl in Your Life Do you remember what it felt like to be a tween—those awkward, uncomfortable yet exciting years from eight-to-twelve? Bestselling author Elizabeth George does and she wants to share some thoughts to help your tween daughter (or granddaughter) not only survive, but thrive during this important time in her life. Each of these, short, easy-to-read devotions (over 100+) cover every part of a tween girl's world, including Creating strong friendships Having healthy self-esteem Choosing to follow Jesus Making smart decisions Developing good work habits Girls will treasure this unique devotional. If you want to encourage a tween to truly become a girl after God's own heart, this book is a great place to start!