The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman [Paperback]

Brenda Waggoner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2005

Many women have been lured into trying to live out a mythical version of biblical submission. They appear authentic on the outside, but on the inside they're chained by misperceptions of the truth that skew their priorities and cause them to doubt themselves. The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman is about living a life surrendered to Jesus by embracing God's gifts, offering them back to him, and passing them on to others. This book is about living truthfully and freely the abundant life Jesus has promised us as Christians.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (January 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842371141
• ISBN-13: 978-0842371148
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From confusion to clarity, February 4, 2005

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Jan Winebrenner (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman (Paperback)

For far too long Christian women have felt confused about the issue of submission. Many Bible verses, taken out of context and isolated from the verse that precedes, as well as the one that follows, have been used to teach unhealthy, ungodly forms of submission and to support an un-Christlike agenda within the Church. Brenda Waggoner gives context and caring counsel to women at all levels of spiritual maturity, leading them to wholeness and toward a more fulfilling spirituality that allows them to experience God, express their gifts and use their talents for the building up of the whole body of Christ. This is not an angry book; it is an important book for all Christians, men and women alike, offering deep insight not only into the heart of a woman, but also into the heart of God.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth About Submissiveness Revealed!, May 24, 2005

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Joyce Schneider - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman (Paperback)

Boy, Brenda Waggoner really hits the nail on the head with this book. The myths that we grow up with as 'good little Christian' women can create so many problems for us down the road. Brenda has brought these concepts out into the light, so that they can be addressed God's way. As she tells us, it's all about submitting to God's sovereignty and letting Him mold us in His image. So many times this concept gets taken out of context and or balance and as a result, women lose their identity and become passive doormats, letting others step all over them. That is not what God planned for us and Brenda so gently and lovingly, with Godly wisdom and counsel, directs our thoughts back to the way that God intended us to be. Thank you Brenda for bringing this controversial subject out into the open, where all healing can occur!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for the Abused and Confused, January 31, 2005

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Nancy S. Meyer (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman (Paperback)

Brenda Waggoner gives believable answers and realistic application on a highly sensitive issue--submission. As a conference speaker and author who teaches on the topic of marriage, I heartily recommend this book to wives--however, the book accurately addresses all women. Chapter after chapter rings clearly of truth and freedom. Brenda topples the myths set up by well-meaning Christians and exaggerated by our own emotions and reactions to circumstance. Brenda doesn't just explain concepts like self-martyrdom, self-sacrifice and self-care, she illustrates them clearly and gives practical exercises by which the reader can apply the truth. If you are tired of trying to live up to what others are expecting from you, the truth in this book will refresh your dry spirit and refocus your mind on God's will for women.