What's the difference? The difference is that a CNG is a people-pleaser who thinks she is behaving like a nice Christian girl should act, but the truth is she is allowing unhealthy actions and situations to rule her life. God's good woman, on the other hand, reflects the 360 degree personality of Jesus and has the courage to take a stand for herself and for others. The authors present Jesus as standing for what he believed in, even if it was abrasive to some people. Best of all, the authors back up everything with Scripture so that one can go to the Bible and see exactly what it says. The book also offers practical advice on setting boundaries and dealing with friends, co-workers, husbands, and CNGs.
This is a book that every woman should read at least once, even if you don't think you have issues with boundaries. The emphasis about reflecting Christ's behavior is a powerful lesson that we could all learn and practice more effectively. I especially appreciated Appendix A of this book which lists all the times that Jesus was “not so nice” aka He set boundaries or said things that upset people. The questions at the end of each chapter were thought-provoking and helpful. The only thing I would change is that I wish there had been more said about dealing with family. The family and friends chapter seemed to focus mainly on friends and I think family is one of the most difficult areas when it comes to setting boundaries and speaking the truth in love.
It took me well over a month to read No More Christian Nice Girl because I read it as part of my daily devotions. A few sections a day was an extremely effective way for me to read it because it allowed everything to sink in and the repetition of reading about the same topic daily increased the impact of the lessons. I would recommend this book to women over the age of 18. I only give the age limit of 18 because there is a chapter about sex and boundaries which might not be appropriate for younger readers.
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Knowing Jennifer Degler, there had to be some good humor in there as well. Did you find that?
ReplyDeleteYes, there was humor throughout the book and she used it especially well during the sex chapter. I recall laughing out loud several times. It was a great way to lighten the mood and address a subject that could have been uncomfortable for some women.
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