I have some exciting news: I wrote another book! It’s called Teen Devotional for Girls, and it releases on August 5th!
I wrote this devotional to help teens cultivate a genuine, vibrant relationship with God. I didn’t know Jesus as a teen, so as I wrote each devotion, I imagined my younger self sitting across from me. What would I have wanted her to know?
I’d want her to feel secure in her identity as a child of God, even when she faced rejection and insecurities. I’d want her to know how intentionally she was created, how deeply loved she is, and how much value and beauty God placed inside of her. I’d want her to understand that God feels every emotion she experiences, stands with her in every challenge, and offers grace that frees her from shame. I’d want her to know that no mistake, obstacle, or tragedy could ever stop God’s good plans and purposes in her life.
My prayer is that every girl who picks up this book receives those messages and feels fully seen, heard, respected, and validated. This book takes teens seriously and honors the weight of their doubts, struggles, big questions, and search for identity and purpose.
Inside, I write with honesty and vulnerability about:
- Foundations of faith: salvation, grace, God’s character, resisting temptation, and the basics of prayer and Bible study
- Internal battles: peer pressure, perfectionism, people-pleasing, insecurities, mental health challenges, mood swings, navigating puberty, and more
- Relationships: fostering healthy communication with parents, navigating friendships and dating wisely, and understanding God’s purpose for sex in a shame-free, grace-filled way
- Spiritual growth: taking ownership of your faith, finding your voice, leaning on a faith community, and trusting God through the ever-changing teen years
I’ll be sharing some excerpts from the book in the weeks to come, as the release date quickly approaches! In the meantime, you can learn more and pre-order your copy for a teen in your life here. Your support means the world to me!
Ellie Hunja 