Grace Valentine
Grace Valentine is an author, blogger, podcast host, and speaker. Her readers love the fact that she is young, ordinary, and relatable; they say her fresh voice helps them navigate their own faith and life. Grace’s mission is to show others that Christianity is not lame–it is an adventure worth living.
Grace grew up near New Orleans, Louisiana, in a suburban town called Mandeville. She graduated from Baylor University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. She currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she enjoys going on runs and eating lots of sushi. You can find Grace on Instagram @thegracevalentine; her podcast, Water into Wine; Twitter @GraceV96; or her website, GraceValentine.org. She is also a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Live Original. Grace loves connecting with her readers, so send her a message!
All Books By Grace Valentine
Am I Enough?
- By: Grace Valentine
- Length: 4 hours 42 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: July 17, 2018
- Language: English
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4.29(420 ratings)
Have you had enough of not feeling enough? Grace Valentine identifies the lies that many young women believe about their identity and self-worth, sharing her own struggles with these lies and how she overcame them through her faith in Jesus.
Young women today are constantly told they are not enough for this world—not pretty enough, not smart enough, not exciting enough, and just plain not good enough.
Grace Valentine has felt the pressure of trying to survive in a toxic culture, let alone thrive. But she’s had enough. Grace uses her story to confront the lies the world tells us every day—lies such as:
- You are beautiful—but only because a guy told you so
- Love must be earned and isn’t freely given
- You should forget your past
- You will never be enough
Am I Enough? is a line in the sand. It‚Äôs a declaration that we will never be enough for this world, because we were created by Someone better for something better. Grace’s fresh voice will help you leave your insecurities behind and realize your unique identity in Christ. Discover how to push past the lies and find confidence in who you were made to be!
Interact deeper with Grace’s story using the “Real Talk” questions in the audiobook companion PDF download.
... Read moreIs It Just Me?
- By: Grace Valentine
- Length: 5 hours 3 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: February 09, 2021
- Language: English
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4.43(244 ratings)
Have you ever wondered if you’re the only one who’s hurt, struggling, lonely, and confused? It’s not just you.
Grace Valentine wants you to know one thing for sure: You’re not alone in your struggle. You’re not the only one feeling freaked out by the future. You’re not the only one dealing with crap. You’re not alone!
Many women joke about having trust issues—laughing at their struggle because it feels common but secretly feeling there is no hope. Grace Valentine was one of them. In her twenties, she realized her trust issues were not humorous because, in reality, hers were trust issues with Jesus, her community, her family, and herself. And they were destroying her faith. Grace told herself she was simply being realistic, but the truth was, she was entangled with doubt and lies.
In Grace’s second book, Is It Just Me?, she’ll walk you through how to handle rejection, stop joking about your issues, and find peace and healing for your scars by answering five deeply felt questions:
- Am I the only one who is tired, overwhelmed, doubting, and fearful?
- Am I the only one who feels hurt and lonely?
- Am I the only one who still is struggling to find my purpose?
- Am I the only one struggling to trust that God is there?
- Am I the only one confused about how to be an adult?
Grace’s prayer is that as you journey with her through early adulthood, you’ll remember you have a Savior who loves you, flaws and all. By learning to trust in God’s design and His plans for your future, you’ll find you have everything you need to thrive in your twenties—and beyond.
Reflection questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
... Read moreTo the Girl Looking for More
- By: Grace Valentine
- Length: 4 hours 17 minutes
- Publisher: Tommy Nelson
- Publish date: April 11, 2023
- Language: English
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4.78(18 ratings)
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Ditch the lies and embrace God’s truth: you matter and He has a valuable purpose for your life. In this devotional for teen girls, Grace Valentine encourages you to stop settling for the world’s image of post-worthy perfection and live for more–more joy, more peace, and more meaning.
In these 90 devotions, Grace breaks down the truth of Scripture with the honesty and relatable real-life talk that have made her a role model for young women and earned her thousands of social media followers. She shows girls 13 and up how to
- stop hustling to please, perform, and be perfect
- let go of toxic relationships and impossible expectations
- stop judging yourself by the number on your jeans and love yourself instead
- replace worry, pressure, and fear with God’s peace
- choose kindness and joy
- live out God’s amazing plans for your life
Grace Valentine has felt the pressure of our culture’s conflicting messages and images about who you should be. In To the Girl Looking for More, Grace shares the lessons she has learned through her own challenges and guides you to discover your true identity and self-worth in the eyes of your Creator–and to push past lies and live out the truth of who you were made to be.
From the author of Am I Enough? and Is It Just Me? this encouraging and empowering devotional features
- 90 daily devotions for quiet times, summer or semester youth group Bible study, or high school or college ministry small groups
- personal stories from Grace on her own struggles and meaningful moments
- down-to-earth text that feels like a coffee-shop conversation with your BFF
- affirmations, tips, and lists that empower and equip
From an author who can relate, this powerful book is a thoughtful, relatable devotional for girls. Are you ready for more?
... Read moreWhat Will They Think?
- By: Grace Valentine
- Length: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: July 12, 2022
- Language: English
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4.41(111 ratings)
In this inspiring guide for young women, Grace Valentine shines a spotlight on nine courageous women in the Bible who lived their faith boldly. In a world that pressures you to seek validation from others, learn to focus on what truly matters.
“What will they think?” It’s a question that consumes many women and may even stop them from living the lives God has called them to live. Whether it’s don’t be too loud, don’t be too aggressive, or your role is to be a sidekick for men, women struggle to live a life that is about pleasing others‚Äîbut Scripture describes women who actually did the opposite.
In this third release from popular blogger and podcaster Grace Valentine, What Will They Think? features the stories of nine incredible women in the Bible, including Esther, Deborah, Sarah, Mary Magdalene, and Tabitha. These women did not bend to peer pressure or seek to people-please but instead turned their focus on God.
What Will They think? contains:
- Inspiring and motivating stories of strong women who lived courageously in their faith
- Practical steps on how to stop caring what others think and focus on what truly matters
- Personal stories from Grace’s life and her own struggle to stop focusing on the opinions of others
For inspiration found in the lives of these biblical heroes, What Will They Think? provides steps to finding freedom to live life boldly and to stop caring about what others might think.
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