Graffiti Leader's Guide: Learning to See The Art in Ourselves

by Erin Davis

Our culture is driven by a concept of beauty that negatively impacts adolescent girls. The Scriptures are full of assurances regarding our identity in Christ, inherent worth to the Creator, and the secrets to tapping into the source of true and lasting beauty, yet girls and young women continue to struggle with their focus on outer beauty. In Learning to See the Art in Ourselves, Erin Davis applies the language of God's Word on identity, beauty, and worth to the life of a contemporary young woman. In fact, women who have never adequately dealt with this issue will find themselves reviewing their youth and redirecting their spiritual eyes. This leader's guide provides small group leaders with ideas for retreat activities and going deeper.

72 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

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Erin Davis is a popular speaker, author, and blogger, Erin is passionately committed to sharing God's truth with others. She is the author of several books including Graffiti: Learning to See the Art in Ourselves, True Princess: Embracing Humility in an All About Me World, Beyond Bath Time, and the One Girl Series. Erin lives on a small farm in the midwest with her husband and kids. When she's not writing, you can find her herding goats, chickens, and children.

Reviews

[Honeybee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by a lovely young lady who has herself struggled with self-esteem issues, this book is a "must-have" for the toolbox of any parent or leader of teen girls or young adults. Erin contrasts the ever-changing definitions of physical beauty with the unchanging biblical affirmation of our value in God's eyes. Peel away the layers of lies we believe and discover the truth about who we are and what we mean to God.

I met Erin at a Christian writers' meeting, and she is the "real deal." Having struggled with eating disorders and recovered, she can authoritatively speak to other women about our views of ourselves and others. A veteran youth minister, she fluently speaks "teen-ese."

This book is visually appealing, easy to read and includes pages of interactive journal and discussion prompts. Lets girls of all ages see what's in their hearts, what's behind the media hype about beauty and what's in God's word about the subject.

Thanks, Erin for pouring your heart and soul into this great resource. And thanks, Moody, for making it nationally available!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great addition for the Graffiti study - the leader's guide provided insight and ideas for tailoring the lessons. Loved this study with our girls!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The leader's guide was great and provided wonderful ideas/activities for each lesson! This was probably the best study we have done so far for girls' Bible study.