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A Girl After God's Own Heart: A Tween Adventure with Jesus
Bestselling author Elizabeth George follows her popular teen books (more than 400,000 copies sold), including A Young Woman’s Guide to Making Right Choices , by reaching out to tweens, ages 8 to 12, in A Girl After God’s Own Heart . Upbeat and positive, Elizabeth provides biblical truths and suggestions so tweens can thrive. She reaches out to girls where they’re at and addresses daily issues that concern them, including― Girls are busy developing new skills and increasing their knowledge as they grow into young women. A Girl After God’s Own Heart shows them how to establish healthy guidelines that honor God, promote their well-being, and help them get the most from this wonderful time in their lives. Perfect for Sunday school, preteen groups, and individuals.
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Elizabeth George
372 books803 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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January 16, 2019
I read this together with my 10 yo daughter. It was good for quality time together and spurring on good conversation. Another great Elizabeth George book. 🙌🏻
February 25, 2023
I have some major concerns about this book. From the outside it seems like a decent, faith based book, but once you read it- it has a lot of Bible verses taken out of context. It seems to come from a works-based perspective and doesn’t address the concept of Gods grace when people screw up- something tweens desperately need to be reminded of at this time in their life. It gives off the sense of “just try to do better and God will honor that.” It doesn’t really address the heart of teens and the confusing emotions they are going through (but don’t know how to articulate.) I feel this book does more harm than good in the lives of impressionable young minds. The works-based perspective has made it easy for me to toss in the recycle bin. I would not advise using this book as a resource to help tweens in their walks with Christ.
April 12, 2013
I used this as Sunday School material for a Jr Hi girls class. It gave us appropriate topics to discuss and proved useful & encouraging. I liked the topics that Ms George covered and but added more scripture with the discussion of the chapters. As we worked through the book, we made homemade journals and kept notes of the main points, Scriptures, journal during the week and chose memory work as well. It usually took 2 weeks per chapter.
July 27, 2024
"Eine Frau nach dem Herzen Gottes" von Elizabeth George ist ein inspirierendes und praxisnahes Buch, das christlichen Frauen dabei hilft, ihr Leben nach biblischen Prinzipien zu gestalten. Elizabeth George, eine bekannte christliche Autorin und Rednerin, legt in diesem Buch den Schwerpunkt darauf, wie Frauen ein erfülltes Leben führen können, indem sie Gott in den Mittelpunkt ihres Lebens stellen.
Ein positiver Aspekt des Buches ist, dass es zum Nachdenken anregt, wie man in Liebe mit anderen Menschen umgeht. Es ermutigt dazu, aus dem Herzen heraus Gutes für andere zu tun, ihnen zu dienen und ihnen Freude zu bereiten. Besonders betont wird die Bedeutung einer gesunden Beziehung, sowohl zum Partner als auch zu den Kindern. Das Buch gibt praktische Tipps zur Haushaltsplanung, zur Führung eines Gebetsbuchs und zur Planung von Familienzeit.
Allerdings scheint das Buch vor allem für Frauen geschrieben zu sein, die bereits verheiratet sind und Kinder haben. Es kann zwar auch von jüngeren Frauen gelesen werden, doch die Anwendung der Ratschläge ist in einem solchen Fall manchmal schwierig.
Ein Kritikpunkt an dem Buch ist die einseitige Perspektive, aus der es geschrieben ist. Es legt großen Wert darauf, wie sich Frauen unterordnen und die Beziehung so führen können, dass die Glückszufriedenheit des Mannes im Vordergrund steht. Eine gute Beziehung basiert jedoch auf gegenseitiger Unterordnung und darauf, dass beide Partner aktiv zum Gelingen der Beziehung beitragen. Es ist nicht ausreichend, dass nur die Frau alles für den Mann tut.
Das Buch vermittelt teilweise eine rückwärtsgewandte Sichtweise, die den heutigen emanzipierten Zeitgeist nicht vollständig anerkennt. Frauen haben lange für ihre Gleichberechtigung und gegen Unterdrückung gekämpft, und es ist wichtig, dass sie die Freiheit haben, unterschiedliche Rollen zu wählen. Die Perspektive des Buches scheint diese erkämpften Rechte nicht ausreichend zu würdigen und reflektiert eine privilegierte Position, in der die Autorin sich befindet. Nicht alle Frauen haben die Möglichkeit oder den Wunsch, sich in die traditionelle Rolle zu fügen, die im Buch dargestellt wird.
Abschließend möchte ich noch erwähnen, dass das Design des Covers sehr ansprechend und schön gestaltet ist.
Insgesamt bietet "Eine Frau nach dem Herzen Gottes" wertvolle Einsichten und praktische Ratschläge für Frauen, die ihr Leben nach biblischen Prinzipien ausrichten möchten. Allerdings sollte es kritisch gelesen werden, insbesondere in Bezug auf die einseitige Sichtweise auf die Rolle der Frau in der Ehe und Gesellschaft.
Ein positiver Aspekt des Buches ist, dass es zum Nachdenken anregt, wie man in Liebe mit anderen Menschen umgeht. Es ermutigt dazu, aus dem Herzen heraus Gutes für andere zu tun, ihnen zu dienen und ihnen Freude zu bereiten. Besonders betont wird die Bedeutung einer gesunden Beziehung, sowohl zum Partner als auch zu den Kindern. Das Buch gibt praktische Tipps zur Haushaltsplanung, zur Führung eines Gebetsbuchs und zur Planung von Familienzeit.
Allerdings scheint das Buch vor allem für Frauen geschrieben zu sein, die bereits verheiratet sind und Kinder haben. Es kann zwar auch von jüngeren Frauen gelesen werden, doch die Anwendung der Ratschläge ist in einem solchen Fall manchmal schwierig.
Ein Kritikpunkt an dem Buch ist die einseitige Perspektive, aus der es geschrieben ist. Es legt großen Wert darauf, wie sich Frauen unterordnen und die Beziehung so führen können, dass die Glückszufriedenheit des Mannes im Vordergrund steht. Eine gute Beziehung basiert jedoch auf gegenseitiger Unterordnung und darauf, dass beide Partner aktiv zum Gelingen der Beziehung beitragen. Es ist nicht ausreichend, dass nur die Frau alles für den Mann tut.
Das Buch vermittelt teilweise eine rückwärtsgewandte Sichtweise, die den heutigen emanzipierten Zeitgeist nicht vollständig anerkennt. Frauen haben lange für ihre Gleichberechtigung und gegen Unterdrückung gekämpft, und es ist wichtig, dass sie die Freiheit haben, unterschiedliche Rollen zu wählen. Die Perspektive des Buches scheint diese erkämpften Rechte nicht ausreichend zu würdigen und reflektiert eine privilegierte Position, in der die Autorin sich befindet. Nicht alle Frauen haben die Möglichkeit oder den Wunsch, sich in die traditionelle Rolle zu fügen, die im Buch dargestellt wird.
Abschließend möchte ich noch erwähnen, dass das Design des Covers sehr ansprechend und schön gestaltet ist.
Insgesamt bietet "Eine Frau nach dem Herzen Gottes" wertvolle Einsichten und praktische Ratschläge für Frauen, die ihr Leben nach biblischen Prinzipien ausrichten möchten. Allerdings sollte es kritisch gelesen werden, insbesondere in Bezug auf die einseitige Sichtweise auf die Rolle der Frau in der Ehe und Gesellschaft.
October 18, 2025
The thing I walk away with is the overwhelming kindness of the author and overwhelming love of God to us!
Biblically accurate, soothing for the soul!
One little nitpick: she says that your parents love you more than anyone else in the world and you should never say bad things about them.
This is true in my case, and true most of the time — but I wish she had done the tiniest disclaimer that God loves you anyway, even if your parents don’t — and that if your parents are hurting you, it’s okay to tell another trusted adult.
But overall a wonderful read! Friendly, gentle, conversational, encouraging!
Biblically accurate, soothing for the soul!
One little nitpick: she says that your parents love you more than anyone else in the world and you should never say bad things about them.
This is true in my case, and true most of the time — but I wish she had done the tiniest disclaimer that God loves you anyway, even if your parents don’t — and that if your parents are hurting you, it’s okay to tell another trusted adult.
But overall a wonderful read! Friendly, gentle, conversational, encouraging!
April 7, 2019
A great devotional book for young girls. Elizabeth George gives good guidelines from scripture to help a young girl make wise decisions in her walk with God. I want to get a copy for each of my granddaughters.
August 19, 2021
Went through this book with my 11yo grand daughter this summer. I wasn’t a huge fan at first because I was hoping for more of a bible study. This is more of a character building book but did lead to some great discussion.
May 15, 2024
4,5⭐️
March 21, 2011
MY REVIEW:
It's a Tween Adventure in 10 easy and fun chapters!
I love the fact that Elizabeth George has taken such wonderful spiritual truth and put into a format for younger girl's to enjoy just like their mom's have enjoyed in A Woman After God's Own Heart.
This book takes God's Word and applies it to the lives of 8 through 12 year-olds. (Although my 7-year-old enjoyed it, too.) It's part story, part devotional, part workbook, part fun and games! I found this book to be relevant, catchy, fun, and full of Biblical truth. It's great for an older girl to do alone, a younger girl to do with Mom, or for any girl's club or Sunday school class to use together. It is easy-to-use and the layout is appealing and interactive.
This makes a great gift for any young girl in your life whether it be on a special holiday or for a simple act of encouragement.
BOOK OVERVIEW:
Bestselling author Elizabeth George follows her popular teen books (more than 400,000 copies sold), including A Young Woman’s Guide to Making Right Choices, by reaching out to tweens, ages 8 to 12, in A Girl After God’s Own Heart.
Upbeat and positive, Elizabeth provides biblical truths and suggestions so tweens can thrive. She reaches out to girls where they’re at and addresses daily issues that concern them, including—
* building real friendships
* talking with parents
* putting Jesus first
* handling schoolwork and activities
* deciding how to dress
Girls are busy developing new skills and increasing their knowledge as they grow into young women. A Girl After God’s Own Heart shows them how to establish healthy guidelines that honor God, promote their well-being, and help them get the most from this wonderful time in their lives.
Perfect for Sunday school, preteen groups, and individuals.
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This review copy was provided courtesy of Harvest House Publishers but the opinions expressed are strictly my own.
It's a Tween Adventure in 10 easy and fun chapters!
I love the fact that Elizabeth George has taken such wonderful spiritual truth and put into a format for younger girl's to enjoy just like their mom's have enjoyed in A Woman After God's Own Heart.
This book takes God's Word and applies it to the lives of 8 through 12 year-olds. (Although my 7-year-old enjoyed it, too.) It's part story, part devotional, part workbook, part fun and games! I found this book to be relevant, catchy, fun, and full of Biblical truth. It's great for an older girl to do alone, a younger girl to do with Mom, or for any girl's club or Sunday school class to use together. It is easy-to-use and the layout is appealing and interactive.
This makes a great gift for any young girl in your life whether it be on a special holiday or for a simple act of encouragement.
BOOK OVERVIEW:
Bestselling author Elizabeth George follows her popular teen books (more than 400,000 copies sold), including A Young Woman’s Guide to Making Right Choices, by reaching out to tweens, ages 8 to 12, in A Girl After God’s Own Heart.
Upbeat and positive, Elizabeth provides biblical truths and suggestions so tweens can thrive. She reaches out to girls where they’re at and addresses daily issues that concern them, including—
* building real friendships
* talking with parents
* putting Jesus first
* handling schoolwork and activities
* deciding how to dress
Girls are busy developing new skills and increasing their knowledge as they grow into young women. A Girl After God’s Own Heart shows them how to establish healthy guidelines that honor God, promote their well-being, and help them get the most from this wonderful time in their lives.
Perfect for Sunday school, preteen groups, and individuals.
* * * * *
This review copy was provided courtesy of Harvest House Publishers but the opinions expressed are strictly my own.
January 25, 2012
A Girl After God’s Own Heart: A Tween Adventure with Jesus, by Elizabeth George, Harvest House Publishers, 2011, Ages 9 and Up, 112 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-0736917681, $9.99
Elizabeth George, a Washington best-selling author, presents an “adventure with Jesus” in A Girl after God’s Own Heart that can be used as a Bible study or devotional for girls aged 8-14. An age group the media and advertisers identify as “tweens.”
The Urban Dictionary defines “tweens,” ages 9 and 14 as “…too old for toys, but too young for boys.” http://www.urbandictionary.com/define... While George recognizes young girls fascination with boys, teen idols and the anxiety of “finding themselves” she encourages them to develop a relationship with Jesus with these age-appropriate devotions in this “…crucial, transitional stage...” of life. ..Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/6txdoue
Elizabeth George, a Washington best-selling author, presents an “adventure with Jesus” in A Girl after God’s Own Heart that can be used as a Bible study or devotional for girls aged 8-14. An age group the media and advertisers identify as “tweens.”
The Urban Dictionary defines “tweens,” ages 9 and 14 as “…too old for toys, but too young for boys.” http://www.urbandictionary.com/define... While George recognizes young girls fascination with boys, teen idols and the anxiety of “finding themselves” she encourages them to develop a relationship with Jesus with these age-appropriate devotions in this “…crucial, transitional stage...” of life. ..Full Review: http://tinyurl.com/6txdoue
June 23, 2011
Enjoyed this - Elizabeth George, as usual, does a wonderful job of sharing struggles with those she writes for - in this case, tweens. Probably a bit old for my girl (she's 7 but wants to be a tween LOL), but I'm sure it will be super helpful and encouraging to her in a couple few years.
November 6, 2010
My favorite of her young girl books. Very simply written and yet to the point. Directs you to the Lord!
October 22, 2013
I read this as a young girl and can not wait to share it with my daughters!
April 7, 2014
I loved reading it! I thought that it had some really strong Bible verses to help me get throughout the day.
July 23, 2015
a good devotional to do with my pre-teen daughter. It seemed weak to me, but she enjoyed it and seemed to really relate to the topics, so job well done then :)
January 26, 2016
I worked through this in Summer 2011 with a group of 3rd-6th grade girls.
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