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God Called a Girl: How Mary Changed Her World--And You Can Too
Drawing from the life and character of Mary, Shannon Kubiak writes to teenage girls about another teenager who was asked to respond to the most challenging spiritual question God ever asked of Will you bring my Son to the world and incur society's disapproval in the process? Exploring the spiritual choices that Mary made when she said yes, Shannon then turns those questions to Christian teen girls of today.
176 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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July 16, 2013
It was the beautiful cover that first caught my eye. I stood in the Books A Million. In the aisle I always shoot straight for after walking in the door ~ the Christian section with all of the devotionals for girls mixed in with the lovely looking Bibles.
When I read the title, I was hooked. A smile spread across my face when I flipped it over and read the back cover excerpt.
Mary, a simple, insignificant girl, was just a teenager when she revolutionized society and changed the world.
Whoa.
I bought it, brought it home and eagerly devoured every word. Though I didn't realize it at the time, this book catapulted me into the Christian Young Adult genre. God Called A Girl was the first book I read of this sort, and continues to be my favorite of all those that I have read since.
One quote that stands out among the first pages boasts scribbly inked lines that shout at to me, a message from my younger self: 'Don't forget this!' The book almost falls open to the spot automatically now, a testimony to my attempts to indeed, not forget.
"God likes to show up in ordinary things and make them extraordinary. The ordinary part is us; God is everything extra. We simply need to make ourselves available to Him. What He does with our availability is up to Him."
I had barely finished reading God Called A Girl when I ordered her Being A Girl series, which continued to amaze me with the honest voice singing forth from the pages, encouraging me to love, lead, and serve as only God's girls can.
I encourage you to look for God Called A Girl as well as Shannon Primicerio's many other titles. Amazingly, it wasn't until just last year that I bought The Divine Dance, her first book. Just like God Called A Girl, it doesn't disappoint.
Still, God Called A Girl remains my favorite of all of Shannon's works. Perhaps it is because of the kind big-sisterly tone used throughout, the way that Mary's story is told, unflinchingly and with purpose (just as she lived it), or perhaps it goes back to the little girl standing in the bookstore aisle...seeing that bright green cover and gasping at the very thought and thinking 'Really?':
"...Mary changed her world - and you can too."
When I read the title, I was hooked. A smile spread across my face when I flipped it over and read the back cover excerpt.
Mary, a simple, insignificant girl, was just a teenager when she revolutionized society and changed the world.
Whoa.
I bought it, brought it home and eagerly devoured every word. Though I didn't realize it at the time, this book catapulted me into the Christian Young Adult genre. God Called A Girl was the first book I read of this sort, and continues to be my favorite of all those that I have read since.
One quote that stands out among the first pages boasts scribbly inked lines that shout at to me, a message from my younger self: 'Don't forget this!' The book almost falls open to the spot automatically now, a testimony to my attempts to indeed, not forget.
"God likes to show up in ordinary things and make them extraordinary. The ordinary part is us; God is everything extra. We simply need to make ourselves available to Him. What He does with our availability is up to Him."
I had barely finished reading God Called A Girl when I ordered her Being A Girl series, which continued to amaze me with the honest voice singing forth from the pages, encouraging me to love, lead, and serve as only God's girls can.
I encourage you to look for God Called A Girl as well as Shannon Primicerio's many other titles. Amazingly, it wasn't until just last year that I bought The Divine Dance, her first book. Just like God Called A Girl, it doesn't disappoint.
Still, God Called A Girl remains my favorite of all of Shannon's works. Perhaps it is because of the kind big-sisterly tone used throughout, the way that Mary's story is told, unflinchingly and with purpose (just as she lived it), or perhaps it goes back to the little girl standing in the bookstore aisle...seeing that bright green cover and gasping at the very thought and thinking 'Really?':
"...Mary changed her world - and you can too."
September 20, 2007
Shannon Kubiak, author of God Called a Girl tells us that her book is not about Mary as much as it is about God and what God did with one willing teenager committed to Him. And it is about what He can do with all teenagers that are committed to Him and to being world changers.
Kubiak sees life as a God adventure. God knows our gifts and passions and purpose and challenges us to use them for His glory. She recognizes that our struggles with God and His purpose for us are all too often about us wanting to control. We so often believe that we know best, or that trusting God is too frightening.
Kubiak clarifies her statements with personal stories that are wonderful metaphors. She also provides a message that will help women be another girl that God calls. -Reviewed by armchairinterviews
Kubiak sees life as a God adventure. God knows our gifts and passions and purpose and challenges us to use them for His glory. She recognizes that our struggles with God and His purpose for us are all too often about us wanting to control. We so often believe that we know best, or that trusting God is too frightening.
Kubiak clarifies her statements with personal stories that are wonderful metaphors. She also provides a message that will help women be another girl that God calls. -Reviewed by armchairinterviews
December 22, 2008
*How Mary Changed her world and YOU can too!*
Are you willing to answer the call? God has called on you to make a difference in the world. God has Big Plans for your Life. See what He can do with just one person fully committed to Him. This book is amazing and awesome! I could really identify with 99.9% of what Shannon talked about. It's very easy to read and understand. Very
encouraging, uplifting and most importantly, convicting! It was perhaps a tad below my age group/level but still it spoke to my heart.
Are you willing to answer the call? God has called on you to make a difference in the world. God has Big Plans for your Life. See what He can do with just one person fully committed to Him. This book is amazing and awesome! I could really identify with 99.9% of what Shannon talked about. It's very easy to read and understand. Very
encouraging, uplifting and most importantly, convicting! It was perhaps a tad below my age group/level but still it spoke to my heart.
August 6, 2008
“How Mary changed her world and you can too
Drawing from the life and character of Mary, Shannon Kubiak writes to teenage girls about another teenager who was asked to respond to the most challenging spiritual question God ever asked of anyone: Will you bring My Son to the world and incur society's disapproval in the process? Exploring the spiritual choices Mary made when she said yes, Shannon then turns those questions to teen girls of today. A one-of-a-kind book tackling the topic of purpose and what God can do with the life of one teenager fully surrendered to him.” Easy to read yet provides a lot of deep food for thought
Drawing from the life and character of Mary, Shannon Kubiak writes to teenage girls about another teenager who was asked to respond to the most challenging spiritual question God ever asked of anyone: Will you bring My Son to the world and incur society's disapproval in the process? Exploring the spiritual choices Mary made when she said yes, Shannon then turns those questions to teen girls of today. A one-of-a-kind book tackling the topic of purpose and what God can do with the life of one teenager fully surrendered to him.” Easy to read yet provides a lot of deep food for thought
January 6, 2015
The best book to give any girl or woman 12 and up. Helps you realize your individual calling as a woman, not necessarily which path you will take, but the potential that the Lord has given each of us as women in a solid biblical manner.
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June 10, 2009
Was recommended by a co-worker. Thanks Carrie.
February 25, 2013
A good book and encouraged me" to completely rely on god n trust in his plan".
March 14, 2015
wonderful book..spoke to my heart...for girls of all ages
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