Religious For Girls

Born at the beginning of World War II, 82-year-old Joyce (Grammer) Lacey has been teaching God’s word since the age of 15. Previously published in Guideposts’ Angels on Earth magazine, Joyce has always felt a burden to share what God has been teaching her about his holy spirit. Under the guidance the famous author of the Hugs books, Mary Hollingworth, and with the support of the Writer’s Gallery in Yucaipa (town), she finally realized her dream of glorifying God with her first book, From Little Pauper Girl: To "Princess-Bride" for Ever After.

Sheridan S. Davis, author of Saved Sex, Pretty for a Dark-Skin Girl, and I’m Nobody’s Ruth is all too familiar with Chicago’s church scene. The city, mostly known for its heavily portrayed violence in media, is also the birthplace of Gospel music and has a rich history in God. As a church girl herself, Sheridan decided to pen a fictional tale about the friendship between five church girls. Join Shyanne, Selena, Kyra, Miriam, and Lisa as they plow through the ups and downs of friendship.

With over 15 million copies of his books in print, Father Andrew M. Greeley has an unmatched flair for writing entertaining fiction that offers wry observations about religious and secular life. His popular novels featuring Bishop Blackie Ryan offer delightful locked-room mysteries set against the intricate politics of the Catholic church.

Ruth, a brave 7-year-old girl from Hope Harbor, faces a powerful storm threatening her village. With unwavering faith and courage, she steps onto the stormy sea to save her family and friends. Will her trust in God calm the raging storm and save Hope Harbor?

This is the extraordinary account of Amani's journey through adolescence as a Muslim girl, from the Islamophobia she's faced on a daily basis to the website she launched that became a cultural phenomenon to the nation's political climate in the 2016 election cycle with Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. While dispelling the myth that a headscarf makes you a walking target for terrorism, she shares both her own personal accounts and anecdotes from the sisterhood of writers that serve as her editorial team at MuslimGirl.com.

Kayla, a 12-year-old girl who recently lost her father in a school shooting, is facing many changes. Raised in a Christian home, she has learned to take her religion for granted. Now, she is starting seventh grade in a new town, a new school, with no friends, and no father. For the first time, being a Christian seems to interfere with being popular, and she is faced with one of the biggest decisions of her life: Does being a Christian mean more than just believing in God... and if so, does she really want to be one?

The Beech Bank Girls are back! Teenage friends Chloe, Willow, Annie, Rachel, Holly, and Amber become absorbed in a diary from the First World War, and discover that the choices they make have consequences, just as they did for 14-year-old Grace 100 years ago...the girls continue to live, love, and laugh together through all the trials and joys of life. And discover that even when things seem to be going wrong, God is still at work.

Six teenage friends draw nearer to God and to each other through real-life issues. Amber, Holly, Willow, Annie, Rachel, and Chloe share their laughter, their tears, their hopes, their fears, and their secrets with each other and with us. Miracle and party included! Brilliantly written Christian chick lit for ages 10-14.

Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings listeners into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we are all dependent on God and one another. This books will inspire listeners who appreciate beautiful writing coupled with deep insights about life and faith.

This is a poem that does not rhyme, because life-changing moments do not rhyme, or fit perfectly in order. Each line of the 22-line poem, conveys a multitude of lived experiences, and is stacked like the title for emphasis. To sit with the title (without even opening the book), and the question it prompts, would be more than enough - to jump start a shift in perception about the pathways of life, where we intersect at heart and meet for a virtual cup of tea.

You never know what might happen when three friends set off on an adventure. Especially when one is a scaredy-cat, one is close to fearless, and one is learning to rely on faith to overcome obstacles. Throw in a bully, an ally-turned-villain, and a heavy dose of T-Rex, and the adventure turns into the quest of a lifetime.

At this point in time we find ourselves in, we are such curious beings about who and what we truly are, which can be a difficult period to maneuver in someone’s life. Knowing where to get the information from and how to start your own personal life’s journey to awaken to the real world, or even to know what that actually means in the first place, is confusing! This audiobook is called A Normal Girl's Guide to Life & Consciousness.

I'm sure l'm not alone in thinking I have spent way too much time wondering about my place in this world. I have carried the weight of many titles throughout my life, but none as significant as Christian Woman. In a world continuing to change the expectation's of what a woman could or should be, I found myself perpetually stuck inside the many bright pink Barbie Boxes I placed myself in at every stage of my life.

Deborah is an imaginative and perceptive young girl who makes good decisions in the heat of the moment. When she sees her village is about to be invaded by King Jabin and his general, Sisera, she bravely warns the people of danger, and everyone flees. But that doesn't stop Jabin and Sisera's vicious attacks. As Deborah grows up, she becomes a natural leader, sharing God's will with the people and helping them solve difficult problems. Eventually, God calls her to help defeat Sisera's army so that Israel can finally live in peace.

Written by Candace Cameron Bure, New York Times best-selling author and star of the hit TV series Full House and Fuller House, this charming, laugh-out-loud audiobook tells the story of a little girl who quickly realizes one thing after her mother signs her up for ballet lessons...she’s no ballerina. As Candace moves and grooves across the floor, she topples all the ballerinas in her path. Her teacher, Miss Grace, tries to teach her proper ballet positions, but Candace is more interested in shakes and shimmies than plies and pas de bourrées.

Janelle was the daughter of Mr. James. Mr. James was one of the respectful men in the society and clergy in one of the Pentecostal Churches in the UK. Janelle was always taught to respect her parent and elders in the church and everywhere she finds herself by her Sunday school teacher.

A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress-up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant, this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life showcases the beauty of a diverse and welcoming community.

Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses' basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?

A child and her mother take a walk in the forest near Jerusalem, gazing at their reflections in a rippling pond and appreciating their time together.

Imma is 8 and she's praying for a hero to make the world a better place. She sees that things are wrong—and she hopes for a warrior to come. When she meets Jesus, she sees he has the power, but he won't use force or violence like the bad guys. Why won't he just snap his fingers and change the world?