"Stories that proclaim His marvelous work"
Books By Jeanette Hanscome
Look for these books at your local Christian bookstore, or visit www.family.org/resources.
Want More? Joy - Book #3 of the Brio Devotional Series
A Focus on the Family book, Published by Tyndale HouseWhat is the difference between joy and happiness? What really brings us joy? What is going on when we don't feel it? What can we do when joy seems completely out of reach?
We serve a God who longs to fill us with the joy that can only come from Him. Want More? Joy uses fiction, true stories, soul-searching questions and journaling to bring teen girls face to face with the wonderful truths of God's Word, His love, and the joy that is constantly available through Him.
Good-Bye to All that - Brio Girls Book #5
Tired of dating jerks, 17-year-old Solana Luz vows to give up dating forever and focus on her science fair project. Then she meets Ramon, a guy who is smart, cute, and nicer than any boy she has ever gone out with. Their relationship is perfect! She is sure that he is the one that she wants to give "everything" to. Then why does she feel so horrible when it finally happens?Dragonfly on My Shoulder - Brio Girls Book #9
Solana feels completely to blame when her uncle is injured while loading an unruly horse. With hospital bills and lingering injuries, Uncle Manuel may lose his ranchÑa place that has become Solana's haven. Solana is determined to do whatever she can to save it. But even with the help of her friends it looks like a lost cause. They keep telling her that God has a plan. What could that plan possibly be? And does He care enough to help her?While you're at it, be sure to check out...
The Rest of the Brio Girls Series - By Lissa Halls Johnson and various authors
Good-Bye to All that and Dragonfly on My Shoulder are just 2 titles in the 12-book Brio Girls Series. Read the rest to see the adventures of Jacie, Becca, Tyler, Solana and Hannah, from beginning to end!
- Stuck in the Sky
- Fast Forward to Normal
- Opportunity Knocks Twice
- Double Exposure
- Grasping at Moonbeams
- Croutons for Breakfast
- No Lifeguard on Duty
- Going Crazy Til Wednesday
- When Stars Fall
- Bad Girl Days
- Want More? Life, by Natalie Lloyd
- Want More? Love, by Kathy Wierenga Buchanan
Compilations:
Encounters with God 2: True Stories of Teens with a Sacred Calling
Also compiled by Kelly Carr and Available through Standard Publishing
“When Friends Fight” page 201
This follow-up collection includes my inspiring stories by teens, popular artists and former teens.
Encounters with God: True Stories of Teens on a Sacred Journey
Compiled by Kelly Carr
“The Faithful One?” page 17
The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted” page 159
Encounters with God is a collection of stories, written by both teens and former teens, sharing journeys to faith, life lessons, and God’s amazing work through difficult times. Stories are told by everyday people as well as popular music artists like David Crowder, Melissa Brock of Superchic[k], and Jon Micah Sumrall from Kutless.
Available at Christian bookstores or through Standard Publishing (www.standardpub.com)
Speaking Topics
Reflecting her passion for sharing her life lessons and experiences with others, Jeanette thoroughly enjoys speaking to groups of all ages, including schools, teen groups, and women.
Talks that Jeanette has given in the past
Seeing Your Life as God’s Story – Each of us is living a unique story that God planned before we were born and will continue through eternity. Originally presented to elementary school children, this talk can also be formatted for teens or women. Listeners are encouraged to see God as the author of their lives, and themselves as the main characters in an epic crafted just for them.
The Building Blocks of a Great Story – What makes some books so exciting that we don’t want to put them down? This short presentation reveals the secret, along with tips for kids to put into practice as they write their own stories for school or for fun. It is especially designed for classroom or library visits.
Topics related to her battles with depression, an eating disorder, and self-injury – Jeanette honestly shares her personal struggles in light of how they reflected her sense of self-worth. Teens and women are encouraged to examine how they treat their bodies, and to ultimately see themselves as precious creations that are worth treating well.
Jeanette is also available to speak on the following;
- Living with low vision, particularly as it relates to parenting, marriage, and seeing God at work
- Balancing home and a career
Subjects on writing and the writing life, including . . .
- Becoming a published author
- Writing when life spins out of control
- Writing your life experiences