Silencing Insecurity: Believing God's Truth About You By Donna Gibbs
This book would be at the top of my reading list if I was a part of a Christian women's bible study group or "growth group" within a Christian setting. Donna Gibbs has done a wonderful job of really writing what I think so many women these days are dealing with- insecurity in self.
The book is not just a book, but really a study guide/workbook with some great question sections and verses of the Bible that tie in the themes of each chapter. There was a lot of underlining that went on while I read this book as so many great lines/quotes/ideas spoke to me. Here are a few:
pg. 36 "The problem lies when approval and rejection are given control in our lives. Being overly attached to the approval or rejection of others brings destruction and opens the door for a thief."
Pg55 "Roles will inevitably change. If we're attached to those roles, we'll fell empty and purposeless in their absence...". Great reminder of how if we live life based on roles we may struggle with what happens when that role ends: kids grow up and leave the house, jobs change, relationship with friends/family members change, etc.
pg 75" psychological pain related to insecurities is at the core of all the other struggles we face."
pg 90 " The irony is that our strengths can become our biggest messes."
pg 145 " The formula for wholeness is more like building blocks than it is a formula. Submission of Thoughts leads to Stability of Emotions leads to Purpose in Action culminating in Freedom from Insecurity".
Donna does a great job interweaving Bible passages, Bible stories and Christian perspective throughout her writing. It flowed nicely and didn't feel forced. Despite all the good stuff in this well written book I give this book 3.5 stars as I kept on thinking throughout the reading "what if you aren't a Christian woman"? She addresses this question in a half page, which I appreciate her being up front with in seeing that a reader of her book may not hold the same religious beliefs or any at all. Her answer is spot on with her belief system which she should be applauded for standing by. She writes, "Don't think because you are not a Christian that this discussion doesn't apply to you. It does. Perhaps the enemy is just successful in separating you from God." Totally honest Donna answer, but I found it to be exclusive and not something I personally agree with. So I don't think this book will be at the top of my Jewish, Agnostic, Atheist Friend's TBR, however it would be a great read for any Christian "sister".
Thanks to Revell Publishing a division of Bake Publishing Group for sending me this book to read and review.
The book is not just a book, but really a study guide/workbook with some great question sections and verses of the Bible that tie in the themes of each chapter. There was a lot of underlining that went on while I read this book as so many great lines/quotes/ideas spoke to me. Here are a few:
pg. 36 "The problem lies when approval and rejection are given control in our lives. Being overly attached to the approval or rejection of others brings destruction and opens the door for a thief."
Pg55 "Roles will inevitably change. If we're attached to those roles, we'll fell empty and purposeless in their absence...". Great reminder of how if we live life based on roles we may struggle with what happens when that role ends: kids grow up and leave the house, jobs change, relationship with friends/family members change, etc.
pg 75" psychological pain related to insecurities is at the core of all the other struggles we face."
pg 90 " The irony is that our strengths can become our biggest messes."
pg 145 " The formula for wholeness is more like building blocks than it is a formula. Submission of Thoughts leads to Stability of Emotions leads to Purpose in Action culminating in Freedom from Insecurity".
Donna does a great job interweaving Bible passages, Bible stories and Christian perspective throughout her writing. It flowed nicely and didn't feel forced. Despite all the good stuff in this well written book I give this book 3.5 stars as I kept on thinking throughout the reading "what if you aren't a Christian woman"? She addresses this question in a half page, which I appreciate her being up front with in seeing that a reader of her book may not hold the same religious beliefs or any at all. Her answer is spot on with her belief system which she should be applauded for standing by. She writes, "Don't think because you are not a Christian that this discussion doesn't apply to you. It does. Perhaps the enemy is just successful in separating you from God." Totally honest Donna answer, but I found it to be exclusive and not something I personally agree with. So I don't think this book will be at the top of my Jewish, Agnostic, Atheist Friend's TBR, however it would be a great read for any Christian "sister".
Thanks to Revell Publishing a division of Bake Publishing Group for sending me this book to read and review.
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