The Lion and the Bear

by Melanie Shankle

First published 2025

Young women today encounter their own versions of David's lion and bear. Mean girls spread rumors in hallways. Social media delivers constant judgment. Family problems create daily stress. Physical and emotional struggles test resolve. Melanie Shankle and her college-age daughter Caroline offer a 100-day devotional that transforms these battles into preparation for bigger victories ahead. Each day brings Scripture, reflection, and prayer designed to build courage step by step. Caroline guides readers through learning self-advocacy, developing leadership skills, and refusing to compromise their God-given identity. Just as David's early fights with wild animals prepared him for Goliath, today's challenges can strengthen young women for whatever giants await them next.

Genres: christian-fiction, self-help, contemporary, inspirational

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

224 pages · Hardcover · Revell

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