New Releases by Susie Shellenberger

Smart girl, this guide was created just for you! . . . The Smart Girl’s Guide to Mean Girls, Manicures, and God''s Amazing Plan for ME melds spiritual and practical advice with humor—a winning combination as you’re trying to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. 101 tips including. . . · Learn to wait.· Eliminate distractions.· Be intentional.· Be flexible.· Put down your phone. · Contribute to your community. · Iron something.· Live today as though it''s your last.· Trust God. · Be a light. · Don''t be a mean girl. . . . and dozens more will encourage and challenge your spirit, equipping you to go deeper in your faith and grow an increasingly intimate relationship with God—and you just might encounter a little fun along the way! I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 msg

This insightful 30-day eBook Bible study contains selections from the Faithgirlz Secret Power Girls Bible Study series. Written especially for fun-loving girls ages 8-12 by beloved author Susie Shellenberger, the deep truths found in each day will challenge, inspire, and nourish your growing soul. Includes selections from The Secret Power of Love (book of Ruth), The Secret Power of Grace (1 Peter), and The Secret Power of Goodness (Colossians). The Secret Power of Love: Like Cinderella, sometimes it’s easy to feel left out and ignored. Maybe things with your family aren’t right, or you don’t feel very lovable. But something amazing happens when you discover God’s love. Journey through the book of Ruth and study one girl’s real-life “Cinderella story,” and see how God transformed her world. The Secret Power of Grace: You probably want to achieve great things. You probably want a happy life. And you probably want to look incredible every step of the way, sporting a style that makes you sparkle. For a girl like you, that’s no problem—because you’re about to discover the secrets to true success, lasting joy, and a killer style you’ll never outgrow. Cruise through the book of 1 Peter and learn God’s ideas about a beauty and style unlike anything money can buy at the mall. The Secret Power of Goodness: Sometimes it seems everyone has a different idea of what is true. Some people say that truth is simply whatever works for you. But what if you found reliable truth—as solid and real as the ground you walk on? What if it changed your life? What if it changed you? Come explore the book of Colossians and learn to sort through what you hear about other’s beliefs while discovering what makes our faith special and what it means to be a Christian.

Sometimes our challenges seem too big, our pain too overwhelming … and there’s only one question we can think to ask: “O Lord, will You help me?” Regardless of our struggle—from health scares to financial troubles and relationship woes—Complete God Confidence shares forty engaging stories that illustrate the liberating assurance of 1 John 5:13-15.

The Smart Girl’s Guide melds spiritual and practical advice with humor, equipping you to stand up for your faith and really live the Christian walk every day.

Susie Shellenberger has a pretty good idea about what''s up with kids these days. The former full-time youth pastor and high teacher now fields more than 1,000 emails a month from teenage girls when she''s not talking with them on her radio show or speaking to them from the stage at the Girls of Grace conferences. After penning more than 30 books, including Dear Diary, Girls Want to Know, and Girl Talk with God, she''s turned her sights on the Bible. Her study guide series, written especially for girls, debuted with 1 and 2 Thessalonians and now continues to 1 and 2 Timothy. Highlighting the loving relationship between Paul, as mentor and Timothy as loyal disciple, she shows that Christianity is not just an emotional experience, but a conscious decision to engage in a trusting relationship with God. Using her own mentoring skills, she gently steers teenage girls towards a better understanding of their lives in Christ.

Sometimes it seems everyone has a different idea of what is true. Young girls are invited to explore the book of Colossians and learn to sort through what they hear about other''s beliefs while discovering what makes their faith special and what it means to be a Christian.

An innovative walk through Paul''s Epistle to the Philippians, perfectly tailored to young girls by the Secret Power for Girls concept -- leading students to understand the "secrets" of God''s plan for their lives; and revealing the spiritual power that can be theirs by the Holy Ghost - through Susie Shellenberger''s unique teaching gifts. Readers will "join" Paul in his struggles and revelations; will examine God''s plan and their own responses; and will come to a deeper relationship with God and k

The signature book in an exciting new line of products designed for girls ages 11-16 Using contemporary language, illustrations, design, and graphics, this book confronts the problems of identity, security, and self-esteem that plague young teenage women today. Through a skillful examination of the Scriptures it reveals the power for daily living that God has promised to believers and shows readers that the world has nothing compared to what God offers. Topics include Self-Esteem, Power of the World, Power of the Underworld, the Holy Spirit, and Truth

A Personal Bible Study on the Book of 1 Peter Everyone wants to win, be happy, and, whenever possible, wear cool clothes in the process. And why not? That’s what life and success are all about, right? Think again. The kind of success and wardrobe that author Susie Shellenberger writes about has nothing to do with money or buying power at the mall. It comes from God and from knowing who you are in God’s eyes. With this interactive study of 1 Peter, you and your friends get a chance to examine God’s ideas about what it means to be happy and successful. With true-to-life stories and practical tips, discover a secret power that’s yours for the taking—because Christ has already won it for us. We just need to follow his lead.

It sounds like the headline from a teen magazine! I mean, why would God care about how you feel about your hair? Well, he doesn’t necessarily care about your hair, but he cares a lot about how you feel and act. If you get into what God says in the Bible, you can learn to be like a star and feel like every day is the best hair day of your life. Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days is a Bible study in the book of Philippians. Don’t worry, it’s not like school. You can do as much or as little at a time as you want, and you can do the study with a friend. You don’t even need a Bible (all the verses are included). The best part is that reading this book will change your life in big ways. You’ll learn to be content regardless of what’s going on around you, and you’ll learn how God can help you stay focused on the most important thing: Him. So, if you’re ready to start feeling better about your life, regardless of what your hair has in mind, grab this book and discover your secret power to joy.

Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and a Good Complexion is a look at the book of Colossians that will help you discern what it means to be a Christian. This book can help you sort out all the stuff you hear about other beliefs and figure out what does and doesn’t fit with being a follower of Christ. And don’t worry—this isn’t at all like reading a book for school. It’s more like a map for an adventure. Check it out a little at a time, or a lot; look at it alone, with a friend … or with a bunch of friends. If you take the time to get through this book, you will: • Discover treasures you never knew about • Find goodness you didn’t know you had • Tap into the secret power that will change your life

What Your Son Isn''t Telling You provides a rare look at the secret lives of teen boys--a world characterized by loneliness and peer fear; one in which measuring up as a man means conforming to a code of always being a tough guy, never showing weakness, and never expressing true feelings. Too many boys feel the constant pressure to prove themselves in classrooms, on playing fields, and especially among their friends. Deep inside they hunger for family support and connection--and long to be accepted by their peers. Each chapter of this must-read book is packed with real-life stories and emails from teen boys that will give parents a new understanding of what their sons aren''t telling them.

A mom''s guide to nurturing her daughter''s faith, from the editor of Focus on the Family''s Brio Magazine

Even the strongest mother-daughter relationships have secrets. Here is everything she won''t tell you about her world, mind, and heart--and what she really needs from you.

Susie Shellenberger has a pretty good idea about what''s up with kids these days. The former full-time youth pastor and high teacher now fields more than 1,000 emails a month from teenage girls when she''s not talking with them on her radio show or speaking to them from the stage at the Girls of Grace conferences. After penning more than 30 books, including Dear Diary, Girls Want to Know, and Girl Talk with God, she''s turned her sights on the Bible. Her study guide series, written especially for girls, debuted with 1 and 2 Thessalonians and now continues to 1 and 2 Timothy. Highlighting the loving relationship between Paul, as mentor and Timothy as loyal disciple, she shows that Christianity is not just an emotional experience, but a conscious decision to engage in a trusting relationship with God. Using her own mentoring skills, she gently steers teenage girls towards a better understanding of their lives in Christ.

As Shellenberger and Gowler navigate readers--both moms and daughters--through the differing stages of the complex mother-daughter relationship, they use biblical examples to show that covenants can change lives when made with Gods power and blessing.

Kit includes 1 copy each: 1) Secret Power for Girls 2) Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days 3) Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and a Good Complexion 4) Secret Power to Winning, Happiness, and a Cool Wardrobe 5) Secret Power to Faith, Family, and Getting a Guy.

First Thessalonians was written to a people bombarded with sensual images and pleasures from the world. Paul''s advice to these people, so young in their faith, contains profound truth that is just as relevant today as it was back then. In a world that is attacking minds with the same sexually explicit messages, Thessalonians couldn''t be more pertinent. Now, Words of Encouragement brings these words of wisdom in a form that teenage girls will find irresistible. The study brings Thessalonians to life with contemporary language, stories, discussion questions, and journaling opportunities to coincide with Scripture itself. This study is attractive not only because of its colorful dialogue and format, but because of its incredibly affordable price as well.

Second Thessalonians was written to a people bombarded with sensual images and pleasures from the world. Paul''s advice to these people, so young in their faith, contains profound truth that is just as relevant today as it was back then. In a world that is attacking minds with the same sexually explicit messages, Thessalonians couldn''t be more pertinent. Now, Faith, Love, and Patience brings these words of wisdom in a form that teenage girls will find irresistible. The study brings Thessalonians to life with contemporary language, stories, discussion questions, and journaling opportunities to coincide with Scripture itself. This study is attractive not only because of its colorful dialogue and format but because of its incredibly affordable price as well.

Discusses how to make and keep friends and how to help friends deal with some of the difficult issues young people face, including depression, sex, illness, homosexuality, and violence.

Not just another Missions book. This is a call for teens to give themselves entirely to God. Examples, Ideas, Stories, and plans youth can use. Get ready to Rock Your World!

Practical advice from a Christian viewpoint about the internal and external changes experienced by teenage girls, touching on everything from shopping wisely to good hygiene to eating disorders.

Shows how time spent with God can help face tough issues every day.

Most Christian teens don''t know how to pray. And when they do pray, they don''t know how to discern God''s voice. In Girl Talk With God, author Susie Shellenberger shows teens how to pray and challenges them to deepen specific areas in their lives through a series of conversations between God and a teenage girl. As editor of Brio magazine, a Focus on the Family publication for teenage girls with a circulation of over 200,000, Shellenberger has proven a keen ability to reach this often-misunderstood age group with her signature blend of casual, non-threatening teaching.

Presents Christian advice to young girls in question-answer format, covering such topics as family, guys, body and health, friends, faith, and school.

The Mother Daughter Connection is a book designed to help mothers form intimate, working relationships with their daughters by giving mothers an insider''s view of their daughters'' thoughts and feelings. The editor of Brio magazine for girls and a veteran youth expert, Susie Shellenberger helps mothers understand the angst and confusion teen girls feel when coping with such issues as body image, fashion envy, dating, fear of failure, and sharing one''s faith. With creative questions, conversation starters, and diary entries, mothers are given the tools to not only help their daughters, but also to learn the "stuff they gotta know" to help their daughters survive the teenage years.

A devotional written in diary style that addresses many of the issues facing young girls today, by providing biblically based soulutions to real-life challenges that aren''t always so clear-cut.

Discusses how to make and keep friends and how to help friends deal with some of the difficult issues young people face, including depression, sex, illness, homosexuality, and violence.

Short readings discuss the value of talking to God on a regular basis, the importance of having the Bible as an authoritative guide, and other aspects of Christian life.

Discusses the concept of self-esteem for adolescent girls and offers practical suggestions to help them establish a healthy self-image.