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Choices: For Women Who Long to Discover Life's Best

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My husband bought me this book at one of Steve Farrar's (Mary's husband) seminars. My husband and I highly recommend all of the books by this amazing Christian couple. It's hard to form a biblically based identity in today's world. In a society where all lifestyles are accepted, there's no good guidance on how to raise a Christian family. This book was hard to put down--it explains how our society has evolved into what it is today. It reminds us where we came from and gives suggestions about how we can reclaim our Christian heritage. Some of Mary's ideas will be hard to accept by people who don't want to hear the truth, but everything she says is right from the Bible and right from her heart. It's a great resource for Christian women.

I highly recommend this book for two reasons.
-The research done is scholarly and thorough throughout
-The scriptures used are in context and doctrinally sound

The first half is an excellent history of the feminist movement from a Christian perspective. The second half is priamarily a study of the principles of biblical womanhood found in Titus 2 and other scriptures.
This book affirmed my desire to remain in the home with my children despite the sacrifices.
It educated me on the lies of the the feminist movement that I hear almost daily- the most destructive lie being this:

"You can have it all"
No, you can't. You have to make choices.

-by Scarlett Clay

I seriously doubt that reviewer "Penelope" has actually read this book. It's ideals, which are biblically sound and expositional, are the antithesis of the militant feminist movement. A movement which has proven to be an overwhelming failure.

This excellent book includes a practical history of militant feminism and an examination of authentic womanhood according to Scripture.

And, to borrow from the previous reviewer, it educated me on the lies of the the feminist movement, the most destructive lie being this:

"You can have it all"
No, you can't. No one can. You must choose.

I've never been so challenged by an author before. This book caused me to re-evaluate the plans I've been making for graduate school, career, marriage, children, etc. I recommend it to any young woman in a transition period - it helps give God's perspective on traditional women's roles.

As a mother of two toddlers, this book helped me realize just how important it is that I change diapers, clean house, read the same book twelve times, etc. At the end of the day, when my husband asks what I did today, with confidence I can say - I was a mom and a wife! It's a great book to read whenever those feelings of insecurity crop back up. My choice to be a wife and mother is fulfilling what God designed me for!

This book literally changed my life! It is a must read for every woman! Get ready for a paradigm shift. This book will challenge all of your assumptions about the history of women in our nation or what you never realized you assumed!

Christian women will find that this book speaks to the longings of their hearts. This book addresses the desire to be focused and clear-minded about what God would have us do with our time here. I think every young woman needs to read and consider the ramifications of this book in her life. This is a book that I wish I had written.

This book provides information and insight into what it means to be a women in our world. It offers you the opportunity to comtemplate yourself and your values and decide what you want to get and give from your time here. It is a book for all ages and stages - it clarified my unconsious desires and helped me to define my life, my love and my reason. I have limited biblical knowledge but just fell in love with what this book offered me.

The Biblical application of Titus 2:3-5 shown the first rays of light on my understanding God's will for me in my life. The same Will God has for all women. Simply and plainly stated. To be Mature,a Mentor, Married, a Mother and a Maker of Homes. Read and reread the scripture as you travel this journey. How could we not love the truth.

As it is the individual's decision/choice to believe so it is the individual's decision to decide to pray for direction in their purpose in life. KJV Titus 2:3-5 gives guidance on qualities to develop and references ."keepers at home" as well as ."obedient to their own husbands, that the Word of God be not blasphemed." The words ..."keepers at home" means exactly that: keepers at home. A fantastic example would be Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale's career right alongside her husband. In very fact the author of this book is fulfilling a career choice of both home and ministry. Regardless of our "status" (married, divorced or never-been-married and don't want to be) and regardless if we work outside the home history has proven we'll probably always be the primary keepers of the home: whether we work outside of the home or in it is not necessarily the issue. And the overwhelming majority of women work in and outside of the home through need and/or choice. Yet still, most of the time, we definitely are the keepers of the home. What about women with no choice but to be employed outside the home? What about a woman gifted with the potential and need to become a physician? When ..."obedient to their own husbands" and "blasphemy" are mentioned it is important to recall and emphasize actual Biblical text directly expessing the role the husband is to fulfill: the key to accuracy is are you being obedient to someone who is fulfilling their own contract as is suggested Biblically that husbands fulfill? Bible Study is crucial to reaching accurate conclusions to base your life-decisions upon. Please, make your ultimate choices based on actual Biblical scriptures within all aspects of their context, go to crosswalk.com and use their Bible Tools to easily look up subjects and/or specific verses.