Bøger af Kathy Buchanan

In My Own Way is the eighth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. This novel inspires young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve their problems in God-honoring ways."There is a certain expectation for how characters look, don't you agree? Why do casting directors start with headshots?"Amelia Bryan has heard it before. Of course. Doesn't the pretty girl always win?But there may yet be some surprises in store for Amelia. The summer is behind her . . . just a bad dream she's trying hard to forget. She has the kindness of her friends, the guidance of God. And then there is that sweet note from the nice boy she met at theater camp.Chin up, Amelia. You can do this. Your way.Today's girls can relate to Amelia's struggles with appearance and identity. Amelia frequently compares herself to others at school and in her community and feels like she doesn't quite measure up to the perfect standard that is expected of her. The Riverbend Friends series addresses these topics from a healthy Christian perspective and helps parents have important conversations about tough topics with their teens.

"You are God's poem. You reflect God's heart in a way no one else does." --ConnieDid you know that you're not a can opener? That's only one of the life lessons you'll learn Connie Kendall-style in this new resource for tween girls. Candid Conversations with Connie provides practical advice along with biblical truths to sweeten your growing-up years. Join a slumber party with Connie and her friends as they discover answers to tough questions about God, self-worth, clothes, parents, and more!How can I make friends?Does it matter how I dress?Why do my parents make me mad?Does God really care about me?Known for making a great Whit's End Wod-Fam-Choc-Sod and never being afraid to tell you what she's thinking, Connie will share her growing-up experiences with you in a fun, honest way!For help using this resource as a Bible study, slumber party event, or conversation tool for girls ages 8-12, visit whitsend.org/connie. Plus, don't miss the feature "Candid Conversations with Connie" each month in the Adventures in Odyssey Clubhouse magazine.