Dream & Soar Tween Magazine: Faith & Fun for Christian Tweens and Teens

I love this song from the teen group Mission 6, about how we’re never too young to make a difference in the world. Mission Six’s newest album Shockwave was recently released, check out www.missionsixband.com to find out more about it and the band’s latest projects.

If there’s a problem but there’s a solution
Let’s unite and start the revolution now…

‘Cause every time we close our eyes we dream the world has come to life.
Here we go
No we’re not alone
Yeah we may be young
But we’re not too young to change the world
Here we go

– From “Not Too Young”

You’ll love the new video for Jamie Grace’s song Hold Me, featuring tobyMac. I can’t get this song out of my head:

Video Pick & Inspiration: Headphones from Britt Nicole

Britt Nicole sings about the ups and downs of life, and reminds us that God’s love is always in reach in this colorful, inspiring and playful video for her song “Headphones” from the album The Lost Get Found. You can also find a guitar-accompanied version on her Acoustic EP.

Britt Nicole on the Story Behind Headphones:

“I actually wrote it to my cousin, who is around ten years old; I think she’s twelve now. I wrote this song for her…

“The first verse talks about how we want to fit in, and how sometimes we want to be like everybody else. But God has something so special for you, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and He made you unique. He made you to be who you are. If you’re ten years old, you’re kind of figuring out who you are. You’re learning different things at school. You’re seeing that some people live one way, and some people live a different way. I would encourage her to be who she is, and to not be afraid to stand up for God.”

– From an Interview with Tracy Darlington on TitleTrakk.com

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The Revolve Tour Update

Above: Photos from the “Dream On” event in Dallas, TX (from The Revolve Tour’s Facebook Page).



Britt Nicole is currently on The Revolve Tour: Dream On, a fun, faith-filled weekend event for teen girls coming to a city near you. I got to meet her when the tour kicked off in Dallas and could tell that Britt has a beautiful heart for God and people from the way she took the time to speak to each of the girls during the autograph signings, and even gave me some words of encouragement before she left.

It was amazing to see her and her dancers do the song Headphones and others live – each one was awesome and so full of energy. I was especially moved to tears during the song “Have Your Way,” also from the album The Lost Get Found which talks about giving all of our heart, dreams and life to God.

Visit www.revolvetour.com for dates and more information about the Revolve Tour, it is an amazing event! Check back later on SOAR for more on my experience.

When I was a teen I read Elizabeth George’s book A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart and loved the way she encouraged girls to seek God and build their relationship with Him to know His ways, heart and love for us. It’s wonderful that she also has a version for younger girls, A Girl After God’s Own Heart; check out the descriptions below:

A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart: A Teen’s Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future

Discover God’s plan and purpose for your life! What does it mean to pursue God’s heart in your everyday life? It means understanding and following God’s perfect plan for your friendships, you faith, your family relationships, and your future. Learn how to grow close to God, enjoy meaningful relationships, make wise choices, become spiritually strong, and fulfill the desires of your heart. As you read along, you’ll find yourself caught up in the exciting adventure of a lifetime-that of becoming a woman after God’s own heart! You’ll love the special “Heart Response” sections that are just for you, and the practical “Things to Do Today” will help you make instant progress in your desire to become a godly woman.

Girl After God’s Own Heart

Bestselling author Elizabeth George follows her popular teen books (more than 400,000 copies sold), including A Young Woman’s Guide to Making Right Choices, by reaching out to tweens, ages 8 to 12, in A Girl After God’s Own Heart. Upbeat and positive, Elizabeth provides biblical truths and suggestions so tweens can thrive. She reaches out to girls where they’re at and addresses daily issues that concern them, including- building real friendships talking with parents putting Jesus first handling schoolwork and activities deciding how to dress Girls are busy developing new skills and increasing their knowledge as they grow into young women. A Girl After God’s Own Heart shows them how to establish healthy guidelines that honor God, promote their well-being, and help them get the most from this wonderful time in their lives. Perfect for Sunday school, preteen groups, and individuals.

In this interview, 15-year-old singing sensation Spensha Baker talks about her experiences, and how she’s learned to focus on God:

Learn more about Spensha in the video below or visit her website www.spenshaonline.com.