Lies Young Women Believe And the Truth that Sets Them Free

by Wolgemuth, Nancy DeMoss; Gresh, Dannah

• ISBN13: 9780802472946
• ISBN10: 080247294X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

Through a nationwide survey and in-depth discussion groups, Nancy and Dannah have listened carefully to the heart of your generation. And these are some things they've heard: "I know god should be the only thing that satisfies, but if it could be him and my friends, then i could be happy." "It seems like i have been struggling with depression forever. i always feel like i am not good enough." "I tell myself that i don't really listen to the song lyrics, but once i hear it a few times and start thinking about what they're saying i realize that it's too late. It's already stuck in my head." "For me, the whole wife and mom thing is overrated. It isn't cool to want a husband and a family."

Author Biography

Nancy Leigh DeMoss is the bestselling author of Lies Women Believe Dannah Gresh is a bestselling author and co-founder of Pure Freedom

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments: Thanks!	p. 8
Introduction: Blazing Lies	p. 11
The Landscape of Lies
The Deceiver: Where do lies come from?	p. 19
The Deceived: Where do lies get the power to destroy our lives?	p. 27
The Truth: How can I pursue Truth?	p. 35
Lies Young Women Believe
Lies about GOD	p. 43
"God is not enough."	p. 44
"God is not really involved in my life."	p. 46
"God should fix my problems."	p. 48
"God is just like my father."	p. 51
Lies about satan	p. 59
"Everything bad that happens is spiritual warfare."	p. 61
"I've never been exposed to satanic activities."	p. 63
Lies about myself	p. 71
"Beautiful girls are worth more."	p. 72
"I have to perform to be loved and accepted."	p. 77
Lies about guys	p. 85
"I need a boyfriend."	p. 85
"It's OK to go out with a non-Christian."	p. 88
"It's not really sex."	p. 91
"I can't handle the loneliness of staying pure."	p. 94
Lies about relationships	p. 103
"It's OK to be one person at home and a different person with others ... especially online."	p. 103
"If I just had friends, I wouldn't be so lonely."	p. 107
"I'm my own authority."	p. 110
Lies about my faith	p. 119
"My youth pastor is my connection to God."	p. 120
"Everyone at church is judging me."	p. 122
"Of course I'm a Christian, I ..."	p. 126
Lies about sin	p. 135
"I can't overcome my sin."	p. 135
"In certain situations it's OK to break the law or rules if I'm not hurting myself or others."	p. 139
"I can't control myself when I'm 'PMS-ing.'"	p. 141
Lies about media	p. 149
"The benefits of constant media use outweigh the harm."	p. 150
"It's not a waste of time ... even if it is, it's OK."	p. 153
Lies about the Future	p. 161
"Having a career outside the home is more valuable and fulfilling than being 'just' a wife and mom."	p. 161
"What I do now doesn't affect the future."	p. 165
Overcoming Lies
How to Stop Fueling the Lies: Stop listening to and dwelling on them	p. 171
How to Find Freedom from the Lies: Replace lies with the Truth	p. 179
The Truth That Sets Us Free: Powerful Truths to counter everyday lies	p. 187
A final word from our hearts to yours	p. 197
Truths That Set You Free: Special Pull-Out Section	p. 203
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