Best Selling Books by Dannah Gresh

You have been lied to! Have you been deceived? Through a nationwide survey and in-depth discussion groups, Nancy and Dannah have listened carefully to the heart of your generation. And here are some things they’ve heard: -“I know God should be the only thing that satisfies, but if it could be Him and my friends, then I could be happy.” -“It seems like I have been struggling with depression forever. I always feel like I am not good enough.” - “I tell myself that I don’t really listen to the song lyrics, but once I hear a song a few times and start thinking about what they’re saying I realize that it''s too late. It''s already stuck in my head." -“For me, the whole wife and mom thing is overrated. It isn’t cool to want a husband and a family.” Maybe you can identify. Trying to listen to the right voices can be difficult. This book has been written by friends who will help you find the Truth. Maybe your heart is telling you that some things in your life are way off course. Certain habits and relationships have left you confused and lonely. This is not the way it’s supposed to be. In this book, Nancy and Dannah expose 25 of the lies most commonly believed by your generation. They share real-life accounts from some of the young women they interviewed, along with honest stories about how they’ve overcome lies they believed themselves. They get down in the trenches of the battle with you. Best of all, they’ll show you how to be set free by the Truth.

Nothing helps a tween girl deal with life quite like a chat with her diary! This cute little volume, wraparound band included, complements other Secret Keeper Girl® resources from Dannah Gresh. Short reminders, Bible verses, and fun graphics sprinkled throughout help reinforce what you and your 8- to 12-year-old daughter have talked about during your dates and other mother-and-daughter times… drama with friends and mean girls what she thinks about boys her attitude toward her body and her appearance bad stuff in her world her friendship with Jesus My Secret Keeper Girl Diary will strengthen your daughter’s grasp of biblical modesty, true inner beauty, and meaningful friendships as she grows, learns, and begins to think about herself in a new way. Hello Kitty, move over!

"Sometimes its not a matter of having all the right answers but knowing what questions to ask. Dannah helps you identify the questions." --Lisa Ryan, author, speaker, cohost and reporter for "InTouch Ministries" and "700 Club."

Originally published: Mother''s planning guide for secret keeper girl. Chicago: Moody Publishers, c2003.

You Don''t Have to Enlist in the Mommy Wars Motherhood is filled with uncertainty and soul-breaking questions. And there is not one "right" answer despite what the mommy wars tell your heart. You need a coach, someone to come alongside you. Barbara Rainey, cofounder of FamilyLife, says, "Dannah helps you find your own soul-healing answers" to some of the toughest questions out there. Am I messing up my kids? How do I keep my kids from walking away from the faith? Should I work or stay at home? Homeschool, public school, or private school? Is my child ready to make a decision to follow Christ? In her warm and personal writing style, Dannah Gresh offers biblically based wisdom and encouragement, walking with you as you think through 20 of the most difficult questions confronting moms. Discover how to replace your anxiety and frustration with calm assurance that when you pour out your soul to God, He will show you the right path for you and your children.

Is happily-ever-after a myth—or can you experience something even better? Couples don’t ride off into the sunset after their honeymoon. The truth is marriage is hard. Maybe you’re in a place where you’re feeling that. You might even feel like this is the end. Bob and Dannah Gresh have been there. But they decided to participate in God’s redemption story. Together they discovered something better than romance: a love that endures. Whether your relationship is suffering from pornography, addiction, an affair, or just years of unhappiness, Jesus Christ can help you redeem the broken places of your marriage. In Happily Even After, Dannah is a friend who walks beside you and helps you: stop pretending everything is okay strengthen yourself in the Lord fight for your husband instead of with him discover 7 essential beliefs every marriage needs to survive broken places participate in your husband’s redemption story Dannah demonstrates how to forgive, live with joy, and hold your head high while you participate in His redemption story for your husband. You may feel like your story is over, but no one writes better—or happier—endings than Jesus.

Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Secret Keeper Girl conferences, Dannah Gresh shares with moms the secret to helping today’s girls grow up confident, grace-filled, and strong in their faith. Studies show that the foundation for an emotionally healthy teen girl is built between the ages of 8-12 and that a good relationship with mom is one of the most important factors. So when the world wants girls to grow up too fast, how does a mother help her young daughter navigate the stormy waters of boy-craziness, modesty and body image, media, Internet safety, and more? With a warm, transparent style, Dannah Gresh shares six ways a mom can help protect and guide her daughter, including: help her celebrate her body in a healthy way unbrand her when the world tries to buy and sell her unplug her from a plugged-in world dream with her about her prince, and more This wonderful resource also provides moms a Connection IQ Inventory to test their mom- daughter relationship, creative and fun activities to do together, and Scriptures for the mom to pray for her daughter.

Have you ever ditched a friend for a guy? Filled your journal with more thoughts about guys than God? Found yourself jealous because that other girl gets all the dates? Maybe it’s time to get lost—in God. Discover how to get so lost in God that a guy has to seek Him to find you. Dannah Gresh traces God’s language of love through Scripture to help you pursue your heart’s deepest desires and seek love the way God designed it to be. Because once you identify your true longings and let God answer them, you’ll know just how to respond when romantic love comes along. With a guided ten-day Love Feast Challenge, Get Lost will help you see for yourself how getting lost in God opens the door to lifelong fulfillment.

Is your tween prepared for what’s ahead? It used to be that middle school was the time to talk to kids about topics like modesty and body image. Unfortunately, the at-risk demographic for distorted views on the body is now girls ages 8–10. Fortunately, Dannah Gresh has provided a resource for this need. True Girl is geared to helping tween girls understand their dignity in Christ. It features a creative self-help text format that includes sidebars, quizzes, games, exploded quotes, and graphics to help them absorb the message. Here’s what author Dannah Gresh has to say about the motivation behind the book: “My past fifteen years of studying at-risk teen and tween behavior has over and over again led me to good news: girls who are exposed to an age-appropriate, Bible-based understanding of beauty and fashion between the ages of 8-12 tend to be less likely to engage in early sexual activity or have body image issues. They are also more likely to have healthy friendships, excel academically, and become positive social contributors in their comu00admunities, all while expressing their beauty and value appropriately. "It’s not rocket science. It is social science paired with a whole lot of prayer and Bible study. We can change what tween girls see when they look in the mirror by changing what''s inside their hearts.” This is the heart behind True Girl:a desire to teach tween girls how valuable they are and how to honor their God-given dignity. Ultimately, it’s about grounding girls in their identity in Christ so the tumultuous teen years don’t uproot them. This book pairs with True Girl Mom-Daughter Devos, allowing moms a helpful resource for walking through this formative time with their tween girl.

This helpful resource equips you to have important conversations with your daughter about her identity in Christ, her self-image, and how to appreciate and care for her body according to God’s design. Popular culture bombards girls with messages that they are not pretty enough, not skinny enough, or just not good enough. How can you counter these lies and help your daughter see the truth—that she is a beautiful child of God, perfectly created to bring Him glory? Dannah Gresh, bestselling author and creator of the True Girl live events, shows that instilling body confidence in your daughter starts with you. Each chapter includes activities, conversation starters, and even fun recipes that will help you and your daughter engage in meaningful talks about God’s purpose for her body and how to develop a healthy, positive view of herself. Help your daughter develop body confidence and watch her grow and thrive.

God isn’t just asking you to follow His rules—He’s inviting you into a better story. The pressure is real—urging you to trade purity for popularity, truth for approval, and purpose for pride. God offers something far better: truth, grace, and the opportunity to let Him write a beautiful story in your life. Whether you’re committed to sexual integrity, questioning what it means, or carrying regret, this guided writing experience will help you draw closer to the Author of life. Going deeper as you read And the Bride Wore White, this interactive study journal includes: A deeper dive into one key Scripture from each chapter Guided journaling prompts for reflection and growth Optional small group conversation starter Utilizing a simplified method of Bible study, you’ll understand your Bible better for the rest of your life. Use it on your own, in a small group, or at a weekend retreat.

Danika McAllister has everything a 12-year-old girl could want including a seat at the popular girls'' table at lunch and a shot at winning the Miss Teeny Pop crown! But the pressure of her fake, popular personality is building. She ends up exploding and tossing her mom''s famous Purple Glurp dessert. It accidentally hits her lunch lady in the head and now she''s in big trouble. Not only is she headed to detention, but her dreams of the Teeny Pop crown are in trouble. She learns that she needs a new circle of friends so she can be the real Danika. When her true personality emerges, she discovers that she''s not a follower at all. . .and the adventures of the Secret Keeper Girl Club begin.

By spending quality time with her daughter, a Christian mom can protect her against peer pressure to mature too quickly and guide her toward true, life-enhancing friendships. Dannah Gresh, bestselling author of Six Ways to Keep the “Little” in Your Girl and creator of the Secret Keeper Girl events, has developed fun and strategic “dating” ideas to help moms invest time to deeply interact with their tween girls about friends. Talking with Your Daughter About Best Friends and Mean Girls tackles questions such as How can I have and be a friend? Just what is real friendship? What or who is the source of friendship? What do I do when I face a mean girl? How should I approach friendship with boys? Moms (and dads) will be delighted with the biblical grounding and godly guidance that will help them build deeper connections with their daughters and protect them in their friendships.

Sixth-grader Kate Harding has bigger problems than trying to get her parents to stop call her "Katie." She has a major crush on her older brother''s best friend: Zachary Donaldson. In a moment of insanity, she dares to write his name on the bathroom wall in eight-inch high pencil letters. It doesn''t take Principal Butter long to match the handwriting to the doodling on her book covers. Kate is sent to detention where she meets up with three new friends who decide to become the Secret Keeper Girl Club. Her case of boy craziness is doused with some good advice from her new friends.

Want help talking to your tween about modesty? Tweens aren’t meant to grapple with modesty and body image issues alone. But many moms don’t know quite how to talk about these issues. True Girl Mom-Daughter Devos fills that gap. A companion to True Girl, it cements the truths of that book and provides an opportunity for moms to talk through these important issues with their daughters. It’s not just a book, but a connecting experience for mothers and daughters. Together they’ll go on a journey to meet with their Creator and learn to see themselves through His eyes. True Girl Mom-Daughter Devos has a simple format of 30 daily devotions. It features: Weekly interactive conversation starters A leader’s guide appendix at the end Downloadable resources at the author’s website. The True Girl Series exists to bring moms and daughters together for age-appropriate, biblical conversations about true beauty, modesty, and purity.

Toni Diaz has a major problem. She''s faster, stronger, and taller than most of the boys in her 6th grade class. Doesn''t sound like a problem? Think again! She can''t understand why God made her both the best athlete in her class and a girl! She wants to play for the Rutherford B. Hayes middle school football team, but school rules. . . and her parents. . . won''t allow it. Toni decides to do it anyway. When dressing like a boy to pose for tryouts lands her in detention, she meets the founder of the Secret Keeper Girl Club. The club''s crazy assignments help her learn that the coolest person she can be is. . . herself!