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A Young Woman's Guide to Discovering Her Bible
What is God’s take on the issues that are nearest to a teen girl’s heart? Issues like acceptance, loneliness, friendships, and relationships? How about getting along with your parents? Or finding your purpose and place in life? It’s amazing how relevant the Bible is―you’ll find yourself relating to the people and experiences in it. And you’ll discover promises from God that will help you through anything and everything. It all comes alive when you commit yourself to knowing the Bible. That’s what this book is all about―knowing the Bible, learning what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do. Bestselling author Elizabeth George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application. You’ll love growing closer to God…and experiencing exciting changes in your life!
224 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2014
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About the author
Elizabeth George
372 books806 followersElizabeth George is bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth has helped countless men and women:
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
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June 7, 2020
I remember reading one of Elizabeth George's Bible study books when I was around ten or eleven years old. I enjoyed it at the time -- I specifically remembered it helped me realize the importance of not only prayer, but also Bible study, and that the two go hand-in-hand -- that was when I really started reading the Bible for myself for the first time.
However, I am much older now and not the target audience. The only reason I read this book was for Bible class at school, and I just didn't like it. I felt like I was being talked down at by the author and the concepts were just very simple. But that's not the author's fault -- I was just made to read this book that wasn't written for people my age. 2/5 stars, but b/c of personal preference.
However, I am much older now and not the target audience. The only reason I read this book was for Bible class at school, and I just didn't like it. I felt like I was being talked down at by the author and the concepts were just very simple. But that's not the author's fault -- I was just made to read this book that wasn't written for people my age. 2/5 stars, but b/c of personal preference.
July 7, 2014
Do you know a young woman who wants to learn how to study the Bible? If so, Elizabeth George's new book, A Young Woman's Guide to Discovering the Bible, is the perfect gift. Both instructional and practical, it will get young women studying the Bible on their own in record time.
George begins with her own testimony of discovering the riches of God's Word and then moves in to a discussion of the importance of Bible study and the basics of Bible study. With her encouraging and conversational tone, George shows young women that, as they seek God in His Word, they will know Him more and find encouragement, comfort, guidance, strength, and wisdom. After teaching some Bible study basics, George leads young women to study the lives of Bible characters, like Miriam, Esther, the Proverbs 31 woman, and even Jesus, helping them practice their newly learned Bible study skills. I love the fact that George doesn't just give instructions. She guides women through the process, equipping them to be able to repeat the process on their own.
I also appreciate the way George introduces young women to different types of literature in the Bible as well as the basics of Bible study like: context, observation, interpretation, and application. And the Appendix, "How to Study the Bible" pulls all of the principles together in one reference guide. That alone is an amazing resource for young women to have at their disposal. There's also another appendix with a daily Bible reading plan.
This is a wonderful discipleship tool for young women, and it's one I'll be recommending for one-on-one and small group discipleship and mentoring. Thanks, Mrs. George, for another amazing resource.
* Note: I received a copy of the book from NetGalley for this honest review. However, the opinions expressed are my own.
George begins with her own testimony of discovering the riches of God's Word and then moves in to a discussion of the importance of Bible study and the basics of Bible study. With her encouraging and conversational tone, George shows young women that, as they seek God in His Word, they will know Him more and find encouragement, comfort, guidance, strength, and wisdom. After teaching some Bible study basics, George leads young women to study the lives of Bible characters, like Miriam, Esther, the Proverbs 31 woman, and even Jesus, helping them practice their newly learned Bible study skills. I love the fact that George doesn't just give instructions. She guides women through the process, equipping them to be able to repeat the process on their own.
I also appreciate the way George introduces young women to different types of literature in the Bible as well as the basics of Bible study like: context, observation, interpretation, and application. And the Appendix, "How to Study the Bible" pulls all of the principles together in one reference guide. That alone is an amazing resource for young women to have at their disposal. There's also another appendix with a daily Bible reading plan.
This is a wonderful discipleship tool for young women, and it's one I'll be recommending for one-on-one and small group discipleship and mentoring. Thanks, Mrs. George, for another amazing resource.
* Note: I received a copy of the book from NetGalley for this honest review. However, the opinions expressed are my own.
April 27, 2018
Here is the news, in case you had any doubt, I am neither young nor a woman, so why read this book which is clearly not designated for me in any way?
Well I have given several young people this for their birthdays, and was going to again, and even though I have skimmed it before and thought it was good, I thought I should actually read it, and so I did.
The book contains a lot of exercises to do, and even though it is relatively short, it could take a while to wrk through everything.
Many of the passages are not gender specific, as the principles behind Biblical study, but there are some passages, such as Proverbs 31, which is given a lot of detail, which are more so.
In the end though this is a great read, I'll try and read the other two tomorrow.
Well I have given several young people this for their birthdays, and was going to again, and even though I have skimmed it before and thought it was good, I thought I should actually read it, and so I did.
The book contains a lot of exercises to do, and even though it is relatively short, it could take a while to wrk through everything.
Many of the passages are not gender specific, as the principles behind Biblical study, but there are some passages, such as Proverbs 31, which is given a lot of detail, which are more so.
In the end though this is a great read, I'll try and read the other two tomorrow.
July 30, 2019
I loved the concept of this book I just thought that it was a little bit boring and slow about getting to the point. But I did like what was taught.
January 8, 2016
It has been a few years since I worked through an Elizabeth George study book, but I can see she hasn't lost her touch for communicating the truth on an easy to grasp, engaging level.
I'm looking forward to introducing the young ladies in my Sunday school class to their Bibles using this fantastic guide from Mrs. George.
If you're looking for a study book, I highly recommend this author for both young adult and adult material. You won't be disappointed.
I'm looking forward to introducing the young ladies in my Sunday school class to their Bibles using this fantastic guide from Mrs. George.
If you're looking for a study book, I highly recommend this author for both young adult and adult material. You won't be disappointed.
September 6, 2014
This book was definitely exactly what I needed at this time, and I would recommend it to any other young woman who feels as if she needs to get to know her bible a little bit better.
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