So, this post is all about my opinion. That is okay, because Guess What????? This is my blog! I have heard absolutely wonderful things about this book and I have also heard it come under some severe scrutiny. I figured, since I have actually read the book, that I would let y'all know what I think.
First things first. Is this a "Christian book". I would say maybe. The author professes to be a Christian woman and does use Scripture and Christian principles throughout the book. She does speak on issues that are usually taboo in the church....like sex. And she does tell stories that may not aligned with perfect Christian Principles.
Here is my take. She is not a perfect Christian, she has since and she shares her since and struggles. HELLO! So, she's like me ;) But, seriously, none of us are perfect or walk our Christian Life perfectly. On to her topics. Well, there again, I applaud her. Maybe if someone had been more straight forward, honest and blunt about "topics we don't discuss" when I was a teenager, I may have avoided becoming many of the statistics I embody.
I think that this book can encourage women and can help us to see that it is okay to dream and set goals. Many times these can be ministry goals that seem to big or audacious. She pushes you to look outside your comfort zone and push hard for it. Too often we do the whole "I will pray about it" thing and never put actions to those prayers. God does answer prayer, but I believe there is a certain amount of moving in Faith with that prayer! Stop blaming God for all the things you never accomplish!
I believe that if this is the ONLY "Christian book" that you read, then you have bigger issues than whether or not this is a "good" Christian book. If you don't know your Bible intimately than any book can lead you astray, even "good Christian books". If you know what the Bible says and you use this book as tool viewed through the lens of Scripture then you will be able to decipher the useful parts and the parts that you don't need.
So, long story short -- I really like this book. It has challenged me to push hard for my goals and dreams and to move on Faith in some areas. To stop making excuses and/or blaming God for things that aren't happening as I wish them to.
Many people have said this book teaches about self love and self worth. She does state that the only person who cares the most about your dreams is yourself.........BUT..........this can be viewed through many lenses. I have a ministry desire upon my heart that seems to big and audacious........I care deeply about it. Noone else will care as deeply about this ministry because God has placed it upon my heart for now......so, YES...... I need to move forward in prayer and I need to push through my fears, and I need to trust that God placed this desire on my heart for a reason! And although that may seem to some as self focused........through the correct lense you may just see that it is actually God focused ;)
Here is my take. She is not a perfect Christian, she has since and she shares her since and struggles. HELLO! So, she's like me ;) But, seriously, none of us are perfect or walk our Christian Life perfectly. On to her topics. Well, there again, I applaud her. Maybe if someone had been more straight forward, honest and blunt about "topics we don't discuss" when I was a teenager, I may have avoided becoming many of the statistics I embody.
I think that this book can encourage women and can help us to see that it is okay to dream and set goals. Many times these can be ministry goals that seem to big or audacious. She pushes you to look outside your comfort zone and push hard for it. Too often we do the whole "I will pray about it" thing and never put actions to those prayers. God does answer prayer, but I believe there is a certain amount of moving in Faith with that prayer! Stop blaming God for all the things you never accomplish!
I believe that if this is the ONLY "Christian book" that you read, then you have bigger issues than whether or not this is a "good" Christian book. If you don't know your Bible intimately than any book can lead you astray, even "good Christian books". If you know what the Bible says and you use this book as tool viewed through the lens of Scripture then you will be able to decipher the useful parts and the parts that you don't need.
So, long story short -- I really like this book. It has challenged me to push hard for my goals and dreams and to move on Faith in some areas. To stop making excuses and/or blaming God for things that aren't happening as I wish them to.
Many people have said this book teaches about self love and self worth. She does state that the only person who cares the most about your dreams is yourself.........BUT..........this can be viewed through many lenses. I have a ministry desire upon my heart that seems to big and audacious........I care deeply about it. Noone else will care as deeply about this ministry because God has placed it upon my heart for now......so, YES...... I need to move forward in prayer and I need to push through my fears, and I need to trust that God placed this desire on my heart for a reason! And although that may seem to some as self focused........through the correct lense you may just see that it is actually God focused ;)
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