Looking For Lovely Teen Girls Bible Study Book

We are looking for lovely because we are looking for God. We want to see where He is moving, what He has created, and how He is faithful. There's a correlation between beauty and perseverance, between looking for lovely and not giving up. As Christians, we are not promised lives of ease. And only when we learn to spot the lovely in the midst of hardship can we experience the transcendent peace of God that keeps us persevering when we want to give up. We have to be collectors. We have to look around our lives and store up the lovely moments, the profound, the simple--the ones that help us to hold on and persevere. In this 7-session Bible study, Annie F. Downs examines the ordinary people of the Bible--fishermen, farmers, musicians, women--to discover how they sought beauty in their everyday lives to hold on to the hope of God's perfect timing.

In examining the ordinary people of the Bible--fishermen, gardeners, women, soldiers--we can discover how they sought beauty in everyday circumstances to hold onto the hope of God's perfect timing. Only when we learn to spot the lovely in the midst of hardship can we experience the transcendent peace of God that keeps us persevering when we want to give up.

“I want you to take every step of your life with excitement for where you are headed. And I want you to feel beautiful and confident as you do.” But how? When the enemy whispers lies that you are not smart enough, pretty enough, or rich enough? Or you are too dumb, too loud, too quiet, too thin, too fat, too much or not enough? What if you don’t have what it takes to be who you really want to be? In Looking for Lovely, Annie F. Downs shares personal stories, biblical truth, and examples of how others have courageously walked the path God paved for their lives by remembering all God had done, loving what was right in front of them, and seeing God in the everyday—whether that be nature, friends, or the face they see in the mirror. Intensely personal, yet incredibly powerful, Looking for Lovely will spark transformative conversations and life changing patterns. No matter who we are and what path God has us on, we all need to look for lovely, fight to finish, and find beautiful in our every day!

More Than Pretty is a six-session Bible study for teen girls that explores the definition of true beauty. Using our five natural senses, this resource will serve as a tool to guide girls in exploring how to spiritually and practically develop multifaceted beauty that ultimately honors God. Features: Six sessions Student book Benefits: Girls will understand the meaning of true beauty. Girls will better understand their identity in Christ. As girls understand their value, they will value others.

Find beauty. Find hope. Find your life of lovely. Annie F. Downs wants you to take each next step of life with excitement, heading forward with beauty and confidence. ​But what if the enemy is whispering lies that ​you are not smart enough, pretty enough, or rich enough? Or that ​you are too loud, too quiet, too thin, too fat, too much? What if you feel you don’t have what it takes to be who you really want to be? Personal yet powerful, A Life of Lovely offers young women honest stories, biblical truth, and courageous examples—all to encourage readers to persevere their way to hope. You will walk away excited about who you are becoming and challenged to look for lovely, fight to finish, and find the beautiful in your every day!

A Beautiful Story: Making God's Story Yours is an eight-session Bible study resource for teen girls in grades 7-12.

Who Are You?When you introduce yourself to someone for the first time, you may start with your name, where you go to school, a sport or instrument you play, or your future plans. Each of those may help our culture define us, but are they enough? There are bigger questions culture can't answer: "Who am I?" and "Why do I matter?" But first, you must answer, "Who is God?"Scripture teaches that we're all made in the image of God. We don't define ourselves--the Creator does. Once you begin to understand who God is and what it means to be created in His image, you'll begin to discover all God has called you to be. This Bible study will examine spiritual truths from the Book of Ephesians to lead you into a closer relationship with God and a better understanding and appreciation of your God-given identity--which is fulfilled in Christ.Defined Teen Guys' Bible Study Book includes content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use this Study," tips for leading a group, and a leader guide. Session topics: 1 - Uniquely Created 2 - Broken by Sin 3 - Transformed 4 - Who You Are 5 - What You Have 6 - Living Out Your Identity 7 - Walking In the Spirit 8 - Walking On Mission Features: Teaching videos featuring authors Alex and Stephen Kendrick, approximately 15 minutes each week -- available with the purchase of a Leader KitLeader helps in the back of the book to guide questions and discussion with small groupsPersonal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth8 group sessions, 8 weeks of homework Benefits: Answer the questions "Who is God?" and "Who am I?" Provides an in-depth examination of spiritual truths from the Book of Ephesians to lead you into a better understanding and appreciation of your God-given identity.Learn how sin has uniquely broken you. Discover how you can be transformed by the gospel of Christ. Understand what it means to be created for good works. Use the unique way God has gifted and created you to serve others. Take hold of the grace available to you in Christ. Find purpose and meaning in Christ. Define yourself by the Creator's call instead of by a cultural identity.Five personal study options each week will challenge you in the discipline of daily Bible study.Each day of homework will guide you as you learn that your identity is rooted in your relationship with God. ALSO AVAILABLE leader kit, eBook, and digital leader kit available at LifeWay.com/OvercomerResources

Member Book provides personal study segments and includes 6 weeks of homework with additional helps such as maps, timelines, and word studies.