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Girlz 4 Christ May/June 2012 Issue

Jessica Lippe

It’s about time for the May/June 2012 issue of Girlz 4 Christ! If you’re a subscriber, you’ll find it in your inbox within the next couple of days. If you’re not a subscriber, you can subscribe right now by clicking the button in the right-hand sidebar. (Or, you can take advantage of our special offer .)

This issue is loaded with lots of goodies. Here are just a few of the many things you’ll find:

-A one-week devotional that will equip you to take a stand a make a difference
-An interview with Gracie Schram, a teenage musician using her talents to help people in developing countries
-A closer look at Christian singer sensation Kari Jobe
-Health tips including recipes, water benefits, kitchen reviews, and the dangers of yo-yo dieting
-Modest fashion guides
-Recommendations for books to read

Tell us what you think about this issue. Leave a comment on this post!

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Ellie’s Run for Africa

Jessica Lippe

Ellie Ambrose was featured in our cover story in the January/February 2012 issue of Girlz 4 Christ Magazine. Each year in May, Ellie hosts a run in Nashville, and the funds raised from this event go to help children in Africa.

This year, the Girlz 4 Christ editor, Jessica Lippe, has agreed to become a “Hero” sponsor of Ellie’s Run for Africa. This means that she’ll be promoting Ellie’s Run and raising money that will help African children get fed and educated as a way to break the cycle of poverty. Now, we’re inviting you to help us out! 
You can find out more about Jessica’s Hero Fundraiser by going here:  http://www.elliesrun.org/hero/jessica-lippe. Donating any amount will make a HUGE difference in the lives of children in Africa. We’ve already raised $29- enough to pay a teacher’s salary for one day in Africa. We think it would be really cool if all the Girlz 4 Christ readers could partner together and contribute at least $138 to this cause- that would be enough to feed one child in Africa for an entire school year! 
Make a difference in the lives of African children today- visit  http://www.elliesrun.org/hero/jessica-lippe  and click the “Donate Now” button!

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We Need Writers!

Jessica Lippe

Have you ever wanted to become a writer? Have you ever wanted to see your name printed on the pages of a magazine? Now’s your chance!

We are in an extreme need of writers for our upcoming issues, and we want to invite you to contribute! There is no age requirement, and you are welcome to write about anything that the Lord lays on your heart. If you need some ideas to help with your brainstorming, here are a few suggestions:

-Write a devotional that will help preteen or teenage girls in their daily life.
-Know a girl who’s done something inspirational? Write about her!
-Write about summer activities. From summer camp to summer jobs to summer mission trips, we want it all!
-Create a poem about your relationship with Christ.

Once you’ve written an article, send it to Girlz4Christ@yahoo.com. Pictures and illustrations are welcome as well.

For complete details on how to become a G4C writer, or for other ways you can contribute, visit http://www.girlz4christmagazine.org/p/become-sponsor.html.

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On This Day, Over 2000 Years Ago…

Jessica Lippe

Justice.
Mercy.
Forgiveness.
Freedom.
Life.

All these things were given to us the day Jesus died on the cross.

It’s hard to fathom exactly why Jesus came to Earth and why he died. Here’s an explanation from our teen intern, Lily Garay:

 You made, yet, another mistake. You feel guilt, shame, disgust. You feel as if it’s all over and you are just going to be making the same mistake over and over again. In your mind all you are thinking is how there’s no way God can forgive even if He did send Jesus to the cross to die for our sins.

What is the resurrection? Can I be forgiven?

God sent down His son Jesus to come to this earth. [see John 3:16]
God created you so the only way He could save you was to send a piece of Him. This was done through Jesus.

The resurrection isn’t about the bunny or the eggs. Those are just distractions created to take away from the real story.

The reason Jesus died for you was to forgive you. To read more about who Jesus is and His forgiveness read the books of Mark or John.

Jesus died on the cross for EVERYONE, so that EVERYONE could be free from their sins. God has given each one of us the gift of justice, mercy, forgiveness, freedom, and life. But, you have to accept this gift in order to receive its contents. 
If you have never accepted God’s gift, there is no time to do so like the present. All you have to do is ask. (This is often referred to as “praying”, but you can do this simply by saying whatever’s on your heart.) This weekend has been set aside to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Don’t let his ultimate sacrifice be wasted.
If you have any questions or comment about this article or anything related to Girlz 4 Christ, feel free to e-mail us at Girlz4Christ@yahoo.com.
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A Little Spring Inspiration

Jessica Lippe
Flowers blooming, children playing, mother’s gardening, father’s mowing that lawn. Yes! It’s spring.
Life starts blooming
 
Color returns to the world
The tiniest most precious moments bring joy
And we take time to remember the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The one who died on the cross for our sins to save us all.
His father, our father, the God in heaven created this divine destiny.
It’s His will that we enjoy these moments.
That we sit still in His peace in remembrance.
Because not only is spring here, but so is Jesus. Except He’s here forever.
G4C
*written by Lily Garay. Find out more at lilygaray.blogspot.com
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New Life in Christ

Jessica Lippe
New Life in Christ


By Lauren Kostenberger


Spring is the season of new life. Everywhere you look, you see something new springing up – a flower, a tree, a baby animal…all these things tend to come in the spring. When we think of spring we think of budding flowers, new green leaves and the sun coming out after a long winter of cloudy skies.
But have you ever thought of the similarities between the new life that appears in the spring and our new life in Christ? I think God created the season of spring to show us how our life in Christ should look.
“…we died to sin, how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:2-4
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
                In these verses, we see how our old sin nature died when we accepted Christ. Just as he died physically, our sin nature died spiritually when we trusted him to take away our sins. And in the same way that he rose again, appearing in bodily form to more than 500 people, we should rise in the newness of life Christ has given us.
Paul tells us in Romans 6:11 that we should “count ourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Just as a seed is planted in the earth and dies so that a new plant can grow, just as a caterpillar crawls into its cocoon and dies to its old self so that it can emerge a beautiful butterfly, so we are supposed to die to ourselves and emerge glorious in our new life. God sees us in Christ now, and in his eyes we are perfect. Are you living in a way that shouts out to everyone the amazing new life you have in Christ?
Acts 5:20 relates how an angel of the Lord told the apostles, “Go, stand in the temple courts, and tell the people the full message of this new life.” As Christians, the whole reason we are here on this earth is to tell people about “this new life” we have in Christ. Are you telling your friends and family about the new life you have in Christ?
This spring, as you see the flowers blooming and the miracle of new life around you, think about the new life you have in Christ, and live it out!
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You Were Made to Crave!

Jessica Lippe

We all know the basic rules of health: eat balanced meals, don’t overeat, and try to get some exercise. So why are eating disorders, obesity, and general laziness so common among teen girls today? The answer  is simple: temptation! We give into our cravings for temporary satisfaction, but in the long run, we end up unhappy and unfulfilled.

These cravings from temptation don’t just apply to physical health. Everyone has an unhealthy craving of some sort. Maybe you try to find comfort and satisfaction in having a boyfriend or getting noticed at school. Perhaps you feel empty inside unless you’re constantly shopping for new clothes, make-up, and other luxuries. Whatever physical, material, or emotional desire you have, trying to satisfy yourself with it can keep you from satisfying your desires with God!

A new book is coming out this month, title Made to Crave for Young Women, written by Lysa TerKeurst and Shaunti Feldhahn. In Made to Crave, these two ladies discuss typical unhealthy cravings that many girls tend to have. Using practical advice, life experiences, and scriptures, you can control these cravings by replacing them with cravings for God and the healthy lifestyle that he wants you to live. A great feature about this book is that it really calls you to action. At the end of each session, you can grab your journal and participate in some meaningful activities. This book is also set up so that you can choose to read it as a 21-day devotional, a six-week study, or you can just read it at your own pace.

Prayer, reading the Bible, and simply spending time with Jesus truly can help you make healthier choices that form lifelong habits. If you want a good starting point and guide to satisfying your cravings in a healthy, God-honoring way, go ahead and order yourself a copy of Made to Crave for Young Women.

Discussion Questions (leave your answers in a comment!)
-What craving are you trying to satisfy right now? Remember that food is just one of many cravings you can have!
-Do you plan on reading Made to Crave for Young Women? If so, what parts are you looking forward to? (When you do start reading this book, we’d love to hear about your progress!)

(Book and cover photo provided by Zondervan.)

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Book Review: The Jerk Magnet by Melody Carlson

Jessica Lippe
Melody Carlson is a Christian author of over 200 books, many of them especially for teen and preteen girls. One of her latest, The Jerk Magnet, is the first book of the Life At Kingston High series.
Chelsea Martin’s life has been less than spectacular. She doesn’t like the way she looks and doesn’t have any friends. On top of that, her dad is marrying his girlfriend AND moving the family halfway across the country! When Chelsea’s stepmom-to-be treats her to a makeover and new wardrobe, Chelsea thinks that starting a new school with a new look might be a great opportunity for her. For the first time in her life, she can attract boys and make lots of friends. Things start of great at her new house… she becomes friends with her neighbor, who takes her to a youth group where plenty of boys find an interest in Chelsea.
Although everything appears to be going great as the school year rolls into action, Chelsea can’t help but notice that, although she’s constantly surrounded by boys, the one boy she actually wants to meet seems to be going out of his way to avoid her. In fact, all the guys who do go after her are complete jerks! And she’s not doing a very good job at making or keeping female friends, either. Did her makeover on the outside change who she became on the inside? Throughout this book, you’ll discover with Chelsea what outward appearances really mean and who God has created us to be.
This is a great book for any girl- preteen, teen, Christian, or non-Christian. It’s a fun read, understandable, and well-told. I’m excited to read the next books in the series!
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Welcome to the New "Girlz 4 Christ" Website!

Jessica Lippe

Welcome to the all-new Girlz 4 Christ website, home of Girlz 4 Christ Magazine! We hope that the interactive, blog-style features will give us more opportunities to connect with you and your friends! In fact, you can go ahead and leave a comment for us right now; we’ll be sure to respond!

We’ve already loaded our favorite articles from the old website. We hope to upload a new article every week from now on! Of course, if one article per week isn’t enough, you can easily get a yearlong subscription to Girlz 4 Christ Magazine for $5- just click the button at the top of the right sidebar!

Be sure to bookmark the new web address. And of course, you can always hang out with us on our Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/Girlz4ChristMagazine.

Thanks for stopping by!