Revamped new eddition of TURN NORTH available now!
TURN NORTH is a book created for girls heading to college. It is packed with information to help you transition into this exciting, but sometimes scary new world that is college life. Our prayer is this little book will help you navigate college as a girl who loves Jesus. The book is under 100 pages (we know you are busy!) and includes 12 short chapters of content plus reflection/discussion questions. As part of the book preparation, we also surveyed over 325 college girls from over 250 colleges and universities around the country. Each chapter in the book contains "advice from your older sister" with things they wish they had known when they started college. It is perfect to read on your own or with a group of friends.
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Topics in the book include:
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TURN NORTH is based on Deuteronomy 2:3 that says, “You’ve circled this mountain long enough, now TURN NORTH.” This direction from God comes at the culmination of the Israelites wandering in the desert forty years. They are about to enter the promised land, a destination they have long desired to call home. However, while it is a beautiful place with lush landscapes, decadent fruit, and new adventures, the journey won’t be easy. They are going into battle. The unknown, full of temptations from other cultures and plenty of false gods to worship surround them.
But God is on their side. He has ordained this place and time for them, and He stands ready to be with them every step of the way.
So as they pack up for this new leg of their life journey, God guides them saying, ”now TURN NORTH.”
Sweet sister, your time has come to enter this new territory God has also prepared for you. It can be scary, and it will be a battle at times, no doubt. But it is good. There are important things to experience and learn. Never forget that God is on your side.
Penned in this book are truths we want your heart to cling to, sprinkled with lessons-learned from girls a few years ahead of you. We want to equip you with tools to enter your new environment prepared and on a path leading to a purposeful and fulfilling college experience.
Our prayer is that whatever direction your GPS takes you to your new college home, you will turn your heart, mind, and soul NORTH.
Eyes up and on Him. Facing God. Seeking God
But God is on their side. He has ordained this place and time for them, and He stands ready to be with them every step of the way.
So as they pack up for this new leg of their life journey, God guides them saying, ”now TURN NORTH.”
Sweet sister, your time has come to enter this new territory God has also prepared for you. It can be scary, and it will be a battle at times, no doubt. But it is good. There are important things to experience and learn. Never forget that God is on your side.
Penned in this book are truths we want your heart to cling to, sprinkled with lessons-learned from girls a few years ahead of you. We want to equip you with tools to enter your new environment prepared and on a path leading to a purposeful and fulfilling college experience.
Our prayer is that whatever direction your GPS takes you to your new college home, you will turn your heart, mind, and soul NORTH.
Eyes up and on Him. Facing God. Seeking God
Following are resources to supplement the chapters in the book. Check back periodically, as we will be adding additional resources over time. Also, if you have any go-to resources related to these topics you would like to share, send us an email at info@butGodMinistry.com.
SCRIPTURE DOWNLOADS
Click the image for a printable of some verses about
WHO GOD IS. |
Click the image for a printable of some verses about
WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE |
PLAYLIST
The ...but God app has a link to our Spotify playlist with songs to remind you who God is and who He says you are!
PLANNERS
A common piece of advice from your older sisters was to pick up a great planner.
Here are a few of our favorites to check out. Click on the image for more information and options on each.
Here are a few of our favorites to check out. Click on the image for more information and options on each.
Horatio Printing - 10% of your purchase price is donated to A21.org to fight human trafficking.
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Prayerful Planner - Beautiful planners + stickers, highlighters, and more!
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Posy Paper - pick your start month, choose a cover and have it personalized only $21!
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Cultivate What Matters - One-Year PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner
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Emily Ley's Simplified planners are so beautiful with lots of extras you can get to go with them.
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FAVORITE PODCASTS
Below are some encouraging podcast recommendations from your older sisters.
Click on the image to go to the iTunes podcast link. Most are available on other platforms as well.
Click on the image to go to the iTunes podcast link. Most are available on other platforms as well.
Devotional Apps
Following are some favorite daily devotionals.
Click on the image for a link to the app for iPhone. Most are also available on other platforms as well.
Click on the image for a link to the app for iPhone. Most are also available on other platforms as well.
Jesus Calling
Pocket Fuel
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Proverbs 31 First 5
She Reads Truth
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You Version - Tons of Devos!
Delight Ministries
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...but God Jesus 365
IF Gathering
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Daily Grace Co
My Utmost
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FINDING YOUR TRIBE
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As you check out various on-campus organizations to participate in, check to see if they have a Delight Ministries chapter. Delight is a nationwide ministry that invites college women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories. With over 120 chapters across the country, Delight provides college women with the tools and resources to launch, grow and sustain Christ-centered communities on college campuses. They create curriculum and resources that tell the real stories of college women chasing the heart of God. Click here for their website (for more information and to search for a Delight on your campus) or here to follow them on Instagram.
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ENCOURAGING SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWS
Following are some of the Instagram accounts your older sisters like to follow for encouragement.
Hover over the image to view their IG page.
Hover over the image to view their IG page.
AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS - Support Great Causes & Earn Money
Are you social media savvy, or just love to use your skills to sell and support amazing ministries? Check out some of these advocate and ambassador programs where you can earn money while supporting a great cause and sharing God's Word! Win-Win!
Click on the image for more information on each.
Click on the image for more information on each.
RICE LOVE - For every item sold, a kilo of rice is delivered to a family in need. As a brand advocate, you get a 20% off coupon for family, friends, followers. For every sale, you get paid 10% of the sale price.
KROCHET KIDS - For every item sold, one beanie is donated to a breast cancer warrior. As an ambassador, you get a 20% off coupon for family, friends, followers. For every sale, you get paid 10% of the sale price.
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ALIGNED BLESSINGS - T-shirts to share your faith and support great causes. Ambassadors get 25% off for themselves + a 20% off coupon code for friends to use + 10-50% commission on sales.
PURA VIDA - supports artisans in Costa Rica, El Salvador, India, and more. They have also donated over $1.5 million to charities. Affiliates earn up to 12% commission on sales while providing customers with exclusive deals and discounts!
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HORATIO - 10% of each sale goes to A21.org to fight human trafficking. Affiliates receive 15% of all sales generated. Student ambassador programs also available to help spread the word.
DAILY GRACE CO - Bible studies and tools to encourage and equip women to know and love God's Word. Affiliates receive 10-15% commission on sales made through your unique link.
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CALLING, REFLECTION, GOAL SETTING
Worksheets to explore your calling... your passion, purpose, gifts, and needs.
Worksheets to walk through areas of rest, reflection during Sabbath time.
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If you are looking for more, our Path to Purpose page has free downloads of a look-back and look-forward guide to goal setting, including a word and memory verse, 30-day challenges, and monthly reflection worksheets.
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COUNSELING SERVICES
A consistent theme from your older sisters was to never be ashamed to seek help and talk to someone if you need to. Here are some places they suggested looking: local church...some churches have counselors on staff or referrals readily available, campus ministry leader, freshman advisor...many schools offer free counseling on campus, talk to your small group, seek out a Christian mentor, campus CRU ministry, some schools have a Christian student union, ask around...so many more people have a counselor than you know. Below is a link to an online Christian counseling service. Click on the logo for more information.
Professionally licensed, spiritually informed and readily available counseling services available via phone, messaging or video.
Ice Breakers
If you are going through the book with a small group and are looking for some intro/warm-up questions, the ...but God app has a link to exclusive free access to our Well Hello book with over 300 ice-breaker and conversation starter questions. Click on the image below to download the app.
TURN NORTH 150-DAY (SEMESTER) JOURNALS
Turn North 150-Day journals are available on Amazon. They are designed for a semester's worth of journaling. Each day includes prompts for gratitude, one thing to do toward your goals, one thing to do for someone else, and space for free-form journaling. Pick a different color each semester! Click on the image to visit the Amazon page. Only $10!
Light Pink
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Light Blue
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Yellow
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White
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Green
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Orange
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Hot Pink
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Did you love the ADVICE FROM YOUR OLDER SISTERS at the end of each chapter? Click on the image for a compilation of 100 things girls staring college need to know.
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Do you have any recommendations we need to know about and include?
We would love to check them out.
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