Religious For Girls

Summer is here and Heba is so excited to wear her new, yellow burkini to the community pool for the first time! She can't wait to look like the other mermaid girls in her family and sparkle like the sun. But when Heba arrives at the pool and her friends start asking her questions about her new special swimsuit, she feels like she's standing out too much. Suddenly her burkini seems like a bad idea. Luckily Mama helps Heba to find strength in the mermaid girls who came before her.

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?

Original dramas about women in the Bible who have done brave and courageous deeds for the glory of God. Using the Bible as my foundation, I bring in history and thought provoking scenarios to entertain and enhance discussions. These eight women, Rachel, Miriam, Manoah's Wife, The Widow of Zarapheth, Dorcas, Lydia, Priscilla, and Phoebe are somewhat lesser known women of the Bible. Discover and be entertained as these women speak in first person and share their life story with you and find out what you can learn from them.

The new year promises to be lively for the Carter House girls. As soon as the calendar page turns, the girls are forced to confront a whole load of difficulties. There is constant pressure from Mrs. Carter as the household prepares to participate in the high-stakes Spring Fashion Week in New York City. Competition flares from all directions as the girls vie for top billing, premium outfits, and attention from favorite guys. Stresses mount and some personal challenges grow into serious problems....

Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she’d nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene during Ramadan. It's all under control. Ish. Except maybe this time she’s done a little more damage than she realizes. And if Lulu can't find her way out of this mess soon, she'll have to do more than repair friendships, family alliances, and wet clothing. She'll have to go looking for herself.

From the simplicity of poetry from a childlike, innocent point of view, Christine Madline Ellsworth brings readers through a series of poems, both complex and often openly confessional, to a conclusion that delivers them onto yet another path. Here, then, is the process of life from a singularly female vista: moving from one stage to the next—though rarely smoothly or easily, and not without a bump or two. Beginning with the assassination of JFK, first love, and on through abusive marriages, forgiveness threaded with current health, social media and environmental concerns, transformation ...

On the Cusp is a combination of the author’s testimony and memoirs, leading the listener through her innocence in the sixties and seventies, the tumultuous eighties and nineties, and the turning towards Jesus Christ (Yeshua) as Lord and Savior in the new century of the two thousands. There is an undercurrent of love and acceptance portraying an undeniable part of the Lord’s patience and grace throughout the work, combined with His just nature.

Mix six teenaged girls and one '60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add boys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two ... and you've got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson's chick lit series for young adults! It's Christmas break and DJ accepts 'lonely' Taylor's invitation to come to Las Vegas, where her mom's performing....

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.

Jack o’ lanterns glow like smirking, wicked demons in the dark, velvety night. A full harvest moon spills its golden light on unsuspecting towns where each TEENAGE CHRISTIAN AT HALLOWEEN encounters spirits of good and evil. ALI catches “The Slitherer” lurking in her backyard as she unmasks dark deceptions beneath a shimmering October moon. CHERIF finds himself trapped all night inside a cemetery with high above ground vaults. In “the city of the dead” a fierce spiritual battle rages, threatening his life. JANA feels instant enmity with the Ouija board when her twin, Josh, ...

God Made You Beautiful is a book for little girls. This is a book of self-confidence, love, and faith. Let's build confident girls together! Children are often trying to figure out their place in the world and for little girls that can sometimes be a difficult task. The world will tell them that they have to be this or that in order to be accepted.

Joan, Tisha, and Lila are three single, ambitious party girls embarking on a journey where they attempt to give up sex and draw nearer to God. Giving up their boyfriends and club hopping for empty beds and Bible study is more challenging than they could have imagined. The Single Sister Experiment is a fast-paced, drama-filled ride that you don’t want to miss!

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?

Sarah Winters has a love of baking that can only be handled by actually baking. When she realized that she could make a business doing what she loved, she jumped in to make it work. And she was thriving with a shop near the harbor. James Stetson left Hollyberry Harbor as soon as he could after high school. He always knew he was meant for more. But now that he was older – and wiser - he was headed home. His plan was to revitalize the harbor storefronts. When she runs into him again, Sarah is livid. She views James as a traitor for leaving town. And now she views him as a wealthy ...

Cody Brand left Garland Cove right before his senior year in high school with his family. After college he joined the family business – a resort style luxury hotel chain. Krista Roswell was living her dream of opening a bakery in the high traffic area of the town square. She works every day to make people happy with her beloved pastries. Since Cody’s been gone from his home town, he’s taken more responsibility in the business and has quietly made a fortune. Now he’s wealthier than he ever thought possible. Back in his home town to scope out a new project, he wanders around to see ...

Emma can't wait for her cousin Hannah's wedding. She's going to be the flower girl. That means she'll wear a celery dress and walk down the aisle with the ring bear, leading the way for the happy bride and groom. Or at least, that's what Emma assumes. But nothing turns out to be quite what she's expecting, as Hannah's new spouse turns out to be another bride!

LM Penner is a lapsed Protestant. (Is that even a thing?) For better or worse, though, her thoughts on faith are informed by her Christian upbringing, and this book of creative non-fiction essays reflects that fact. Beer Drinking God Talking Girl starts with a death, and it ends with forgiveness -- not unlike the Christian tradition, itself. Perhaps LM Penner is not such a lapsed believer, after all. How about you?

When Brian Bradford's teenage daughter starts undergoing a strange transformation, it begins a journey for the both of them as Brian not only meets God and the devil, but also learns who he is and why his daughter is changing. What happens will change their lives forever. He also realizes that if you truly love someone, maybe the best thing that you can do is to let them go.

I assure you that you are about to face some of the most horrific scenes in the Holy Book - the Bible. Men who will stop at nothing to get their way. Evil men with unthinkable character traits that would make you cringe. You will be familiar with one or two but some are obscure. Whatever you think of them; we can learn life lessons for the 21st century. Enjoy!

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.