Girl Talk: 52 Weekly Devotions (Faithgirlz)
Faithgirlz!/Sophie Series
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A Faithgirlz Guide to Life is a one-year devotional designed for middle school girls navigating new responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges. It features stories of girls experiencing similar struggles, such as dealing with mean girls, crushes, and becoming a young woman. The devotional includes weekly stories, questions for reflection, and journal exercises to help readers find new ways to handle pressures and discover that they are not alone in their feelings. Through prayer and journaling, girls learn that there is someone who understands them completely.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-13
Length
432 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is one important lesson you learned from this week’s devotion?
How can you apply this lesson in your own life or school this week?
Can you think of someone who embodies the qualities discussed in today’s topic?
What are some ways you can demonstrate your faith like the characters in the story?
How did the story make you feel, and why do you think that is?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a comfortable and routine space for weekly devotion discussions to anticipate and look forward to. Use examples from daily life or personal experiences to make the themes relatable to your child's world. Encourage honesty and openness in discussions, showing genuine interest in your child’s thoughts and feelings. Compliment your child’s insights to encourage more sharing and deep thinking. Connect the devotions to family outings or activities for practical demonstrations of the lessons learned.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Self-Esteem
Explanation: Through interactive devotions, 'Girl Talk' encourages young girls to recognize their own worth and fosters a positive self-image.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these principles by practicing self-affirmations and recognizing their unique talents and qualities.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: The book highlights the significance of nurturing supportive friendships and teaches how to be a good friend.
Real-World Application: Children learn to develop empathy and understanding, helping them build and maintain healthy relationships with peers.
Example Lesson: Developing a Connection with Faith
Explanation: Each devotion connects life lessons with spiritual teachings, guiding children to relate to their faith in practical terms.
Real-World Application: Kids can integrate these teachings in daily decisions, using their faith as a moral compass.
Example Lesson: Handling Challenges with Resilience
Explanation: The book provides scenarios that teach resilience and problem-solving in the face of challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can utilize these skills to navigate difficult situations, from schoolwork to personal relationships.
Example Lesson: Expressing Gratitude
Explanation: Encourages an attitude of gratitude through reflective prayers and devotions, reminding children to appreciate what they have.
Real-World Application: Children can practice being grateful on a daily basis, strengthening their overall happiness and perspective on life.