By Ashley McIlwain
See below for our GIVEAWAY!
I remember growing up trying to juggle being a follower of Christ with obeying my parents all while attempting to find my place amongst my peers at school. It was difficult to balance all of that, and there were times where I really struggled with it all.
Doing the right thing wasn’t usually the popular option, but “going with the flow” wasn’t what was in my heart. People could be cruel, rude, and downright mean. I did my fair share of crying and soul searching throughout my life, particularly my school years.
When you are young and trying to figure out who you are while growing into who you want to be, it’s an awkward, challenging, and sometimes confusing stage of life. You don’t have the answers, but you aren’t sure where to go and get them. While you don’t want to care what people think, deep down you often do. You’re left needing a lot of guidance and insight into managing everything that’s going on around you and inside of you.
That’s why I am really excited to share with you a resource that I know is going to bless and benefit young ladies navigating their formative years. God, Girls, and Getting Connected by Robin Marsh and Lauren Nelson is a wonderful book that dives into everyday issues for young woman.
While it’s broken down into four broad categories – God, identity, relationships, and life – it doesn’t just skim the surface of these issues. It delves deeply into everything from drama to social media to gossiping to guys. Robin and Lauren tackle practical yet important issues that need addressing.
Speaking of Lauren, I want to take a moment to express my personal appreciation of her. God allowed our paths to cross a while back when I did an interview with her on having been Miss America 2007. Her inner beauty, kindness, wisdom, and obvious heart for God were astounding. Immediately I knew that she was a very special person being used mightily for the kingdom of God.
So, as we’ve stayed in touch, and she shared with me about her book God, Girls, and Getting Connected that was just released on February 1st, I knew I needed to check it out. Sure enough, I wasn’t disappointed. Once again, Lauren’s intelligence, heart, and understanding shone brightly alongside of the talented and knowledgeable Robin Marsh. Together this duo has created a must-have for all young girls.
This book of devotions is designed to answer tough, every day questions with practical and real answers straight from the Bible. The format is fun and fresh delivering God’s Word like a text message straight from heaven. Taking real-life questions from girls everywhere, there is no doubt that the Scriptures, answers, and application will bring wisdom, guidance, and blessings to its reader.
You can purchase a copy of God, Girls, and Getting Connected by clicking here. For more information and a lot more pertinent resources, check out the website for Lauren and Robin’s ministry, Unveiled Faces, at http://withunveiledfaces.com/. You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.
Plus, Lauren and Robin have been kind enough to share a few autographed copies of God, Girls, and Getting Connected with all of you! See below for all of the details!
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Congratulations to our winners: Pam Manley, Sandra Houtz, Teresa Sheroke, & Kim W.! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and spread the word as well as to our friends atWithUnveiledFaces and Lauren Nelson!!! To our winners: look for an email from info@foundationrestoration.org,
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY to ensure eligibility! LEAVE A COMMENT below on today’s article to get entered to win our God, Girls, and Getting Connected giveaway. For additional entries do one or more of the following AND MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE WHICH YOU DID IN YOUR COMMENT BELOW!!! If you have already done any of the items listed below (for example, you “liked” us on Facebook prior to this giveaway), make sure to still include which you did in your comment below!
- LIKE FOUNDATION RESTORATION on Facebook!
- Follow FOUNDATION RESTORATION on Twitter!
- Follow FOUNDATION RESTORATION on Pinterest!
- Sign up to receive the free FOUNDATION RESTORATION e-newsletter!
- LIKE Unveiled Faces on Facebook
- Follow Unveiled Faces on Twitter
Entries must be received by Friday, March 9, 2012 at midnight Pacific Standard Time.Winners will be selected randomly and notified by email. Make sure to add info@foundationrestoration.org to your contacts to ensure delivery of the email. Winner will have 3 days to respond before winnings are forfeited. Open only to those living in the U.S. (So sorry 
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Awesome article…. I’ve liked you on facebook and I tell all my co workers about you. Thanks so much for everything. and I always look forward to the end of the week because of your articles!!!!!
I love the article…..I liked you on facebook….I will be telling my co-workers friends and family about your site…thanks …I look forward to reading new ones from you
Toni, thank you! So thrilled to have you join us, and we really appreciate you helping to spread the word about our organization and website! Thank you!
Incredible Article! I liked Unveiled Faces on Facebook.
I loved the article. I liked you on Facebook & followed you on Pinterest. I can’t wait to share this with my friends & to read more from you!
Great article. I like you on Facebook, and I like WithUnveiled Faces on Facebook and i follow them on Twitter. I also shared this on my Facebook and Twitter.
Great article! love these ladies! I liked foundation restoration on Facebook!!
I have a 11yr old daughter & a 17 year old daughter…….can’t wait to get this book in their hands!! Lauren & Robin are inspiring women that represent Oklahoma so wonderfully. So proud of you ladies, may God bless you & your families!!
I did all 6, liked Unveiled Faces & foundation Restoration, followed both on twitter, signed up for newsletter , also followed on pinterest
God bless you all for working on the lifes of young ladies!
I liked both Unveild faces and foundation restoration
I think this book is a good book to read
Thanks for Robin and Lauren for doing this very important book with a very positive message!
So excited about this book! What a wonderful resource in a time when our young girls need so much guidance. I am receiving your newsletter (thank you!), and am following Foundation Restoration AND With Unveiled Faces (love that name) on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!
Thanks for sharing. I can definitely identify with those issues growing up and would delight in being able to share a resource with young Christian women looking for some answers.
I was first introduced to God, Girls, and Getting Connected when it first was released. I am excited to read this devotional book and even more excited to ask our student minister to purchase copies of it for our young ladies in our youth. I have liked them on Facebook, however I wish it was a I love them button, I follow them on Twitter.
Would love to win this and give to my Niece. I liked on facebook Unveiled Faces.
LIKE FOUNDATION RESTORATION on Facebook!Follow FOUNDATION RESTORATION on Pinterest!Sign up to receive the free FOUNDATION RESTORATION e-newsletter!
LIKE Unveiled Faces on Facebook
I did all four of these listed above 😉
Definately want to read this book!
I was already friends on FB.. Pinterest & following you on Twitter.. As well as added the other . This book is going to be amazing ! I minister to girls. & i have a 12 yr old daughter ! I hope I win !!
THANK YOU.. THANK YOU.. THANK YOU !!!
Loved the article!! I have liked you on Facebook!!! Would love to have a copy of the book to read and pass on to someone else!!
Great article!
I did all six of the above:
1. Liked Foundation Restoration on FB
2. Followed FR on Twitter
3. Followed FR on Pinterest
4. Signed up for the free FR newsletter
5. Liked Unveiled Faces on FB
6. Followed Unveiled Faces on Twitter
Thanks!
Liked you on Facebook. Following on Pinterest and liked unveiled faces on Facebook.
I have already “liked” Foundation Restoration via Facebook and I’m already connected via Twitter. I have been inspired and encouraged by your Ministry for the past few months. Love your articles. It has helped me navigate through life as a single woman and gives me hope that God has something amazing in store for me in my next relationship. I really would like to win a copy of this book. Having only restored my relationship with God merely 10 months ago, I would like the clarity of girls younger than me … the me that I never knew at their age. God bless you! 🙂
Julie, thank you so much for your participation and support! We appreciate it and are blessed by your kind words of encouragement! Thank you! Congratulations on your restored relationship with Christ; may you be blessed as you grow closer to and walk with Him! Keep up the great work, and thanks again for taking the time to encourage us!
Thanks for the great giveaway! Keep up the great work 🙂
Sara, thanks for the encouragement! We appreciate it more than you know 🙂
Awesome! I have heard about this book and would absolutely love a copy to use with my 2 teenage daughters. Love how both Robin and Lauren are lights for Jesus. I also started following on twitter.
I the article sounds quite interesting. I’m not female, but I have a little girl and nieces growing up that will need answers. They may never confide in me that way but I want to know as much as I can…just in case. I liked FOUNDATION RESTORATION on Facebook a long time ago; I just asked to be invited to Pinterest; I signed up to receive the free FOUNDATION RESTORATION e-newsletter when it first began; I liked Unveiled Faces on Facebook.
Jerry, thanks for participating in our giveaway! How incredible that as a father you would want to grow and look for ways to connect with and encourage your daughters; that’s amazing and super encouraging to see! Keep up the great work!
Wow…what a inspirational book….can’t wait to read it too
Well, I’ve liked y’all on all of the places for awhile now, so all of the extras are done. Love every one of your articles…they’re always very thought provoking and inspiring. You guys totally rock!
Jessie, thank you so much for joining us on all of our social media! And thank you SO much for taking the time to bless and encourage us with your kind words! It means so much to us, so thank you, thank you, thank you!
My girls are only 8 yrs. old but I would love to have this book to be prepared when they enter this stage of life!
Thanks everyone for your participation! We are thrilled that so many of you are excited about our friends’ book! We’re also ecstatic about those of you who have connected with us through Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest; we appreciate and value each of you!!! Please, keep spreading the word to everyone you know! The giveaway lasts through this Friday, March 9 🙂
Loved the article. Love working with girls. I already like yall on Facebook & Twitter and love the things you post!
Thanks for sharing your heart!
Jen, thank you so much for your support and encouragement! We really appreciate it! Thrilled to hear you have a heart for working with girls; keep up the great work!
Love it! I like Unveiled Faces on Facebook 🙂
OOOO! I’m excited about this book! My daughter will be 12 on the 28th & as she is transitioning from little girl to a young woman, I feel less prepared as a mom to help her. The world seems so much harder & faster now then when I was growing up. I want us both to get some Godly advice to navigate this journey together.
Stacey, I’m so glad that you are excited about this book; we were too! It’s a great resource for those challenging years where there’s a lot of transition and questions. I agree that life continues to get more challenging and complicated with each generation. Thanks for your support and encouragement! It’s probably smart that you limit the magnitude of your virtual life; it’s definitely time consuming 🙂
Oops! I forgot to say that I like you & Unveiled Faces on fb & I signed up for the newsletter. I don’t do Twitter or Pinterest. I can barely keep up with real life without adding to my virtual life! LOL!
Cannot wait to read Robin and Lauren’s book! Thanks for sharing about it. Robin will be in Enid tomorrow at Oakwood Mall. So excited to meet her (again!)
I can’t wait to read this book. I also liked this page on Facebook.