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Books for Girls
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websites beside each book author lead to the cheapest price I could find for
the book. Along side the Author’s name is a recommendation for the age rang
that each book is geared towards and can be applied at the parents discretion.
Hope this helps! All of
us girls have really enjoyed reading our way through these books and have been
inspired and encouraged to continue strengthening our relationship with the
Lord, with our family, and preparing our hearts to undertake the great responsibility
and privilege of someday embracing the incredible role of Wife and Mother!
~ Books
on growing into Womanhood
"A beautiful new edition of the original, hardcover publication of
this classic. Some of the warmest, encouraging practical instruction ever
written to girls, pointing them to lofty morals and a life of self-control,
service and inner beauty. Valuable chapters on handling the interest of young
men as well."
*Gentle Passages by Robin Jones Gunn (for Mothers of
daughters going into the adolescent years)
"Ever Woman who Has an adolescent daughter recognizes her own
forgotten questions and insecurities mirrored in those bright young eyes. How
can she let her know that she understands these changes, too strange and
intimate for her daughter to mention? How can she make the passage into
womanhood not a shameful, unpleasant experience but a harmonious and joyful one
-- and invitation to a treasured role in God's eyes? Robin Jones Gunn shares
stories of how this uncertain transaction can become the loveliest time in the
life of a mother and daughter, inspiring women with special tradition to carry
on for generations to come."
*Making Brothers and Sisters Best
Friends by
Sarah, Stephen and Grace Mally (age 7+) ~ tomorrowsforefathers.pinniclecart.com
"Brothers and sisters are among the most important people in life!
Yet often they are also the most trouble. Many siblings fight, argue and miss
out on the close relationship that God intends. The problem is not just the
surface battles but the underlying attitudes, wrong concepts and offenses. Many
broken relationships never get fixed. Few enjoy the special life-long treasure
that God intended. The emphasis of this book is not merely “getting along”
with your brothers and sisters, but making them your best friends. Every
chapter of the book has a section written by Sarah, Stephen, and Grace, giving the
book three perspectives and three personalities. It includes many personal
stories, lots of humor, cartoons, practical ideas, and helpful insights. We
encourage entire families to read it aloud together."
"Sharing from her own struggles and triumphs, homeschooler Sarah
Bryant encourages young ladies to become vital cornerstones in their father’s
home, while preparing for godly womanhood. Addressing topics ranging from
honoring parents, to serving others, to investing in our walk with Christ, to
being a light to the world: each chapter includes encouragement and real-life
examples of how girls can apply Biblical principles in their daily life. Sarah
shares the things she wishes older girls had told her when she was younger,
what she would have done differently, and the lessons she has learned. Personal
testimonies by many other Christian young ladies are sprinkled throughout the
book as well. Are you a daughter who desires to embrace your family life, but
just don't know where to begin? In The Family Daughter, you will find
refreshing inspiration on how to do just that, written by another daughter at
home.
*Daughters of Destiny by Noelle Wheeler ~ Couldn’t
find this one on an original site, but Amazon.com and Barns & Nobles
carries it as well
"Daughters of Destiny is a triumphant proclamation of the joy of
feminine virtue. This book is a compilation of true stories, some harrowing,
and each more thrilling than the last. Noelle Goforth reveals to the reader the
many character qualities of the woman of God: her love of home, her
servant-like spirit, her confidence in Christ, her fervor in defense of family
and freedom. You will meet frontier wives, patriot daughters, and faithful
ladies who labored in the cause of Christ. This book is a compilation of true
stories of those past women of faith and fortitude that God Almighty has given
as a holy testimony of courage."
*Joyfully at Home by Jasmine Baucham (age 16+)
We know that the chief purpose and end of man is "to glorify God
and to enjoy Him forever."1 But how does this calling apply to daughters
living at home? And how do daughters and parents explain that application to
their extended families, pastors, and loved ones?
Jasmine Baucham, the oldest daughter of Christian speaker, author, and
church elder Dr. Voddie Baucham, answers these important questions in her
brand-new book, Joyfully at Home.
By age fourteen, Jasmine Baucham's little-girl dreams of becoming a
mommy were supplanted by bigger visions of winning the Pulitzer Prize or an
Oscar and appearing on Oprah. She began viewing the calling of home and
marriage as second-rate. Then her world was radically challenged by the
Scriptures, as she went from craving personal renown to craving to please the
Lord through delighting in his design for the joyful home—an even bigger dream,
she realized, than stardom.
In Joyfully at Home, Jasmine writes with verve and transparency about
her own struggles and triumphs as a young woman, encouraging other girls to
embrace a vision for the home as a hub of ministry and discipleship and as a
training ground for life ahead. With humor, humility, and heart, Jasmine
tackles the tough questions girls face, offering practical counsel on how to
overcome false views of marriage, husbands, and singleness.
"Somewhere within the recesses of every girl's heart is the desire
to act, and be treated, as a lady. But a true lady is more than just graceful
and feminine; she has a Christ-centered character that regulates her inner
thoughts and motives, as well as her outward graces. In the book, How to be a
Lady, originally published in 1850, extraordinarily practical wisdom is offered
to young girls in the practice of developing womanly character. The girl's
equivalent to Vision Forum's popular boys title Thoughts for Young Men, this
book is excellent for mothers and daughters and a must-read for every young
lady-in-training!"
*Before You Meet Prince Charming by Sarah Mally
(age 12-15) ~ tomorrowsforefathers.pinniclecart.com
"This guide to radiant purity combines the thoughts and events in
the life of a young princess with solid, clear teaching of Biblical convictions
that young ladies today need to grasp. Through a captivating fairy tale, modern
day examples, practical instruction and abundant humor, Sarah Mally challenges
young ladies to turn to the Lord for fulfillment, to guard their hearts and
minds, to identify and avoid the world’s thinking and to shine brightly in this
generation.
This book offers biblical answers to everyday
questions and deep life struggles. It includes many practical tips for girls
such as how to guard your heart when you have a crush, being wise in Internet
usage, how to strengthen relationships with parents, and how to use your single
years wisely."
"A superb companion book for young women, to Thoughts For Young Men
by Ryle, but much more extensive in scope. This author (1803-1863) wrote 178
books, mostly for children and young adults, and this was by far his most
popular work, covering every conceivable area of a young woman's spiritual and
personal growth. A wonderful gift for graduation from high school or college.
This will speak directly to the heart of the young women you know who desire to
serve Christ with all their being. A good book from the past for the needs of
the present. It is a Teacher's Manual' by which parents may scripturally and
practically guide their daughters along the path of goodness and godliness. Its
principles and practices are lights along the pathway of life for young ladies
who desire to become godly women for the glory of God. It should be read,
studied, prayed over, and put into practice by parents, young ladies, and - yes
- even young men! It should be in every home, and in the library of every young
lady. It is a companion' book for a lifetime."
"Ever been confused about friendships with boys? How to handle
crushes? How friendly is too friendly? How close is too close? What to do when
a guy is being way too friendly? What guys think about all this? What it means
to be a "sister, in all purity"? Guy-girl relationships have always
been complicated, but perhaps never more so than today. It's (Not That)
Complicated is a humorous, hopeful, and deeply thought-provoking new look at
guy-girl relationships in our times. Dealing practically with such
complications as online interaction, Hollywood expectations, undefined
relationships, and unrequited love, the Botkin sisters offer enduring biblical
principles that can make it all much simpler. "How do young men and young
women interact with one another when marriage is not in view? Can young men and
young women be 'friends'? And how does a young woman guard her heart, preserve
her purity, and walk in integrity without treating young men with disdain? In
It's (Not That) Complicated, Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin address these and
other questions with wisdom, grace, transparency, and biblical acuity." -
Dr. Voddie Baucham Jr.
*Queen of the Home by Jennifer
M. McBride (Highly recommend! A “multi-vitamin for mothers) ~ graceandtruthbooks.com
"In past generations, the role of wife and mother was viewed as a
sacred calling. The committed homemaker was seen as strong, capable,
intelligent, and irreplaceable. She was regarded not only as a crucial part of
the home, but as a foundational bulwark of society. She was considered worthy
of great honor, appreciation, and respect. Though in recent years feminists
have sought to demean this glorious calling, the Bible's hopeful vision of
noble womanhood is one worth reclaiming. Queen of the Home seeks to cast that
vision afresh through godly encouragements from writers past and present. This
inspiring collection of essays, poetry, and poignant vignettes paints a
beautiful picture of what it means for a wife to be a crown to her husband, the
monarch of the cradle, and queen of the home, and calls upon daughters to
embrace their rewarding role and sacred calling as regal women of God."
*The Christian Homemaker's
Handbook by Pat Ennis and Dorothy Kelley Patterson (age 18+) Best price at
christianbook.com, Better description at graceandtruthbooks.com
As do-it-yourself TV shows and websites like Pinterest skyrocket in
popularity, it's clear that women are excited about homemaking. They are
actively looking for helpful resources and here is the ultimate guide for the
Christian homemaker. Experienced writers, professors, wives, and mothers have
contributed to this extensive handbook, generating 41 chapters dedicated to
helping women fulfill God's plan for the home. This one-stop reference tool
offers a balanced blend of theologically sound content, realistic life
illustrations, and practical application in a single volume, affording the
reader personal tutoring and the opportunity to acquire skills in the practice
of biblical homemaking. Serving everyone from the average, middle-aged woman to
high school students learning home economics, this handbook stands apart as the
only comprehensive Christian resource on homemaking in the marketplace today.
*A Life that says Welcome by Karen Ehman ~
christianbook.com
When it comes to hospitality, Karen Ehman says it doesn't matter what size your house is, how it's decorated, whether or not it's spotless, or what you cook or don't cook. The secret to making guests feel comfortable is more about the condition of your heart than the condition of your house. A Life that says Welcome helps you make others feel refreshed, rather than impressed, in your presence. It's packed with inspiring tips on how to:
When it comes to hospitality, Karen Ehman says it doesn't matter what size your house is, how it's decorated, whether or not it's spotless, or what you cook or don't cook. The secret to making guests feel comfortable is more about the condition of your heart than the condition of your house. A Life that says Welcome helps you make others feel refreshed, rather than impressed, in your presence. It's packed with inspiring tips on how to:
~ decorate well on a budget
~ make the most of your space (no matter how small)
~ be prepared for unexpected company
~ create delicious, simple dishes your quests will enjoy
You'll be encouraged to not only open your home but to open your life as an avenue for God's love everywhere you go.
*Love in Every Room by Karla
Dornacher ~ This book is now out of print, so Amazon, Thrift Books, Barns &
Noble or anywhere else you can find them is awesome!
*Down a Garden Path by Karla Dornacher ~ This book is now out of
print, so Amazon, Thrift Books, Barns & Noble or anywhere else you can find
them is awesome!
*One of a Kind By
God’s Design by Karla Dornacher ~ This book is now out of print, so Amazon,
Thrift Books, Barns & Noble or anywhere else you can find them is awesome!
"In Beautiful in God’s Eyes, Elizabeth George
guides women through the popular bible verses in Proverbs 31 to show how God
defines beauty and reveals His plan for a woman’s success.Insightful and
practical, Elizabeth teaches how you can make each day meaningful and delight
in what God accomplishes through you. She will help you:
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Make faster progress toward your goals.
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Manage daily life more effectively.
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Tap into God’s unlimited energy.
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Apply biblical wisdom to your relationships.
Feel greater confidence and enjoy rich daily rewards as you realize who
you are in Christ. Discover your true beauty in the eyes of God!"
*Untie the Ribbons
by
Sharon Hoffman ~ best find on Amazon
How many children are too many? How many are enough? How
far should you space them out? When should you call it quits? How can you
afford more children? What does the Bible say about the issues of birth control
and family planning? In answering these and many other relevant questions, Rick
and Jan Hess use a common sense approach, lots of humor and lots of Scripture
to show God's control of conception and His amazing plans for your children.
Books for Boys
~ Boyhood and Beyond: Practical Wisdom for Becoming a Man by Bob Schultz
'Wisdom fills over 30 brief chapters covering topics such as authority, honesty, temptation, fear, inventiveness, coveting, worship, finding a wife, even when it's time to take a stand and fight! The author knows it all must be founded on a relationship of depth with God. A book for boys 10 and up to read, and which can be read aloud to boys 6 and up. Works well in group settings and each chapter closes with several discussion questions. Author Bob Schultz, a carpenter by trader, has written a timeless book for boys. Wisdom and common sense are gleaned from short chapters covering topics such as authority, inventiveness, and honesty as well as learning to overcome things like fear, laziness and temptation. Boyhood and Beyond motivates boys to build them lives on a foundation of strong moral principles. Most importantly, these chapters will encourage boys to become the men God wants them to be as they develop a relationship with Him."
~ Created For Work: Practical Insights for Young Men by Bob Schultz
"From the author of Boyhood and Beyond, where he discussed the essentials of godly character as boys transition into men, in his new book Bob Schultz focuses on one major area: work! Using his homespun wisdom, real-life stories and sound application of Scripture, he shows what it takes to become a reliable, God-honoring worker. Modern culture teaches our sons to be addicted to ease and entertainment. God's will is for a boy to become a man of diligence, not afraid to get his hands dirty, follow directions, think creatively, respect authority, and happily complete assigned duties. This book is a valuable resource on a too-rarely touched subject. For boys age 12 and up. Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Every boy dreams of what he will be when he grows up. Parents pray that whatever he chooses, he may be successful. Even a good education is no guarantee of success. Without a healty, Biblical attitude toward work, young men may continue to just dream but never attain God's best for them. Created For Work is such a unique book, tackling a rarely-addressed topic! - and will equip young men to develop excellence in their work habits, which will benefit them, their families, and their employers. This is a one-of-a-kind resource for boys ages 12 and up."
~ Practical Happiness: A Young Man's Guide to a Contented Life by Bob Schultz
"True happiness is not found in power, money or fame. Young men need to learn this! You can be joyful in Christ, content and happy, whether others like you or not; despite sorrows; and no matter how much (or little) money you make. Author Bob Schultz knows how to direct a young man in the right direction: not what you have, where you go, who likes you or your next exciting adventure, but in your own attitude and response to life. An excellent read-aloud book for fathers and sons. Questions at the end of each chapter make great discussion starters."
~ Everyday Battles: Knowing God Through Our Daily Conflicts by Bob Schultz
"In this, his final book before passing from this life, Bob Schultz delves into God's purpose for battles and conflicts in our lives. Simply written but profoundly engaging, Everyday Battles offers perspective on how to find God in the heart of daily conflicts and decisions. This book will help anyone who desires to experience a deeper walk with God that is not diverted during painful times.
Topics include:
* Why God allows battles and sufferings
* What to do at the first sign of conflict
* How God really views His people
* How to gain the wisdom you need for decision-making
Bob's key passion in life was always investing in men and families, and his writing ministry was focused on that. He was nearly finished with Everyday Battles when he collapsed with a fatal heart attack. At the request of vast numbers of eager and loyal readers of his previous books, this final, partially completed manuscript is now available." Chapter titles for EVERYDAY BATTLES are:
1) Wrestling
2) A Common Lie
3) Confrontations
4) Abiding in the Conqueror
5) Fighting Within, Part 1
6) Fighting Within, Part 2
7) A Fascinating Discovery
8) Vincent
9) A Few More Skirmishes
10) One Battle to Fight, One Decision to Make
11) A Design for Judges
12) Making Your Own Decisions
13) What's Left for Me to Do?
14) Birding?
15) A Warrior's Secret
16) Warm Milk, Tuna, and a Round Tummy
17) Your Source of Strength
18) Chastisement
19) Two Important Pieces of Armor
20) Know Your Refuge and the Pathway There
21) If You Want Trouble
22) What If You Won't Run for the Refuge?
23) The Mystery
24) One Clue of the Mystery
25) Fighting Fame
~ Disciplines of a Godly Young Man by R. Kent Hughes, and W. Carey Hughes
"Point blank, this is a punchy, no-holds-barred book for young men. Laying out the challenge to be disciplined, godly, and sold-out for Jesus, the authors talk about purity in your thought-life, cultural pressure, and perseverance as a Christian. Let father and son Kent and Carey Hughes help you live a life of integrity and become the man God is calling you to be."
Endorsements
“For a book to keep your interest, it’s most important that it captures your heart’s yearning from the beginning. This book is relevant, theological, culturally astute, and challenging for the serious student. It is a resource for pastors and a tool for discipleship for lay leaders. It is a MUST READ.”
-- Steve Keels, Student Ministries Pastor for 32 years; Next Generation Pastor, Good Shepherd Community Church, Boring, Oregon; author; Truth Quest books “This is a really uncomfortable book. I can honestly say that I read something troubling on every page. I am therefore so grateful to God for this great aid to the overriding aim of all of our lives: Christlikeness—read it and repent.”
-- Rico Tice, Associate Minister, All Souls Church, London, United Kingdom
~ We Became Men: The Journey into Manhood by Shawn Brower
"Life is a journey of risk and revelation, but most young men have never been invited to step out of their comfort zones to discover who they are, what they should pursue, and who they can become. This book affirms young men, empowering them to pursue manhood from a biblical perspective.
Filled with gripping true stories and insights, this invitation to the journey gives clear vision and direction in vital areas such as performance, temptations, relationships, idols, boredom, and more. As young men courageously share and give of their lives, they will feel more free and more alive than they ever could have imagined.
Shawn Brower knows young men. Athletic coach extraordinaire, he gets inside their heads and inside their hearts. In We Became Men, young men will be challenged to step up to the plate of their calling, to press onward toward the goal of their purpose in life, and to run the race set before them and already accomplished through the triumph of their gracious Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ. Here’s the perfect gift for every young man, 14 to 25. Table of Contents
1) Stay Home?
2) Trail Stories
3) The Trail Guide
4) Joined by a Band of Brothers
5) The Wrong Trail
6) Standing at the Trailhead
7) Backcountry Adventures
8) Position versus Performance
9) What's in Your Backyard?
10) Just Before the Fall
11) No Paybacks?
12) Entertain Me - Now!
13) Flaming Darts
14) The Daughters of Eve
15) An Invitation to Lead
16) Preparing for the Next Expedition"
~ Addresses to Young Men by Daniel Baker
Dwight L. Moody wrote the Preface to this outstanding volume of addresses to young men which were preached by Rev. Daniel Baker (1791-1857) during his ministry in the American South. The Life of Baker was published by Banner of Truth, entitled Making Many Glad. His life and ministry were also highlighted by Douglas Kelly in his book Preachers With Power. In the words of D.L. Moody: "In reading two volumes of sermons by Rev. Daniel Baker of America, preached thirty years ago, I have thought no addresses could be more suitable for the present times than these. They have been a great help to me; and many who are now preaching the gospel in America bear similar testimony. Knowing particularly that he was the 'young man's preacher,' I believe his printed sermons will give a fresh impulse for work to many, and be the means of pointing the way to multitudes who are inquiring. May God, who alone can draw men unto Him, so use these words, that the writer of them, being dead, may yet speak with power to men's souls."
In the Author's Preface we read, "These discourses were designed to be on an Awakening character, and were preached (in substance) in numerous revivals, and were blessed to the hopeful conversion of many precious souls, of whom some fifty or more have become ministers of the gospel. May He who was pleased to bless these discourses when they came from the Pulpit, bless them also now coming from the Press. And to His great Name be all the praise!"
~ Thoughts For Young Men by J.C. Ryle
An insightful treatment of the major spiritual needs and dangers which young men face, by a highly practical author who knows how to persuasively urge them to seek Christ and to pursue righteousness early in life. The best straight-talking book for teenaged boys that we know of.
"I Heartily endorse it! And strongly commend it to both Christian leaders and fathers, not to mention older and younger men alike." -- John MacArthur.
"Ryle is Magnificent! There's no other word for it...are you brave enough to face hard-hitting truth and have God search your heart on things that matter most? Then Ryle is the man for you! Do yourself a favor, read this and think about what you read." -- J.I. Packer
~ How To Be A Man: Useful Hints on the Formation of Character by Harvey Newcomb
"From the author of How to Be a Lady and The Young Ladies' Guide to the Harmonious Development of Christian Character, comes this long-awaited reprint for boys. What you are while you are a boy, you will be when you become a man. Your character is constantly forming. This volume has 30 chapters, some of which cover:
* Useful Labor
* Education of the Heart
* Reading and Writing
* Amusements
* Inquisitiveness
* Government of the Tongue
-- and much more."
Story Books
Here is a list of good read-aloud literature for family time, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son read times, story time, as well as personal reading that offers true stories presenting solid lessons for the young person to consider and be encouraged towards the mature development of personal character. I put these in a quick, progressive age range from younger to older.
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Summertime in the Big Woods
- Going to Town
- Winter Days in the Big Woods
- Prairie Day
- Going West
- The Deer in the Woods
- Christmas in the Big Woods
- Sugar Snow
- Winter on the Farm
- County Fair
- A Little House Birthday
- A Little Prairie House
*Hive of Busy Bees Series ~ rainbowresources.com
*Miller Family Series by Mildred A. Martin ~ rainbowresources.com
*Laura Ingals Wilder Series by Stephen W. Hines ~
rainbowresources.com
*Hinds Feet on
High Places
by Hannah Hurnard (can find on Amazon)
*Pilgrims’
Progress
by John Bunyon ~ I found a beautiful one from graceandtruthbooks.com that I
really like a lot! Here’s the link: http://www.graceandtruthbooks.com/product/the-pilgrims-progress-1891-edition-with-170-illustrations
Music Albums
The Faith album, performed by Christina and Anna Linzey, is the perfect background serenade--from the nursery or evening sunsets, to the elegant, banquet, or sentimental setting. These songs of faith offer tranquil harmonies with rich meaning.
The Ron Linzey Family album, Beyond the Cross, is presented to give the listener quality music, dynamic truth, and inspirational content. Their desire is that their music exalts the Lord and encourages the listener.
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