The Lion and the Bear

A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants

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Strength to face the hard, the unknown, and the I-wish-it-were-different--from someone who's been there

God sent a lion and a bear to David to prepare him for battle before he fought Goliath. In the same way, each challenge you face in life is preparation for the next one--even if you'd much rather avoid conflict altogether, thank you very much.

Whether it's mean girl culture, peer pressure, a difficult home life, physical or emotional challenges, or the constant barrage of social media slights, you have your share of lions and bears to contend with! This 100-day devotional from Caroline Shankle is your compassionate guidebook for how to defeat those giants by trusting God one step at a time.

Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, you'll learn how to advocate for yourself, lead rather than follow, and develop the strength to never compromise on who God created you to be.


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  1. Melanie Shankle

    Melanie Shankle

    Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author a popular speaker, and cohost of The Big Boo Cast podcast. A graduate of Texas A&M, she loves writing, checking to see what's on sale at Anthropologie, and looking for the bright side....

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  2. Caroline Shankle

    Caroline Shankle

    Caroline Shankle is Melanie's daughter and an animal science major at Texas A&M. She graduates in May 2025 and is planning to pursue a master's degree. In addition, she hopes to write more books and speak to young women about the battles they face. She...

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