Table of Contents
An Imperfect Woman's Manifesto 9
Part 1 The Gospel's Proclamation 13
1 The Gospel, a Perfect Fit for Your Reality 17
I will reject spiritual perfectionism and embrace gospel grace.
2 Humility's Good Fruit 33
I will reject pride and embrace humility.
3 Guilty? Yes. Condemned? No Way! 51
I will reject condemnation and embrace forgiveness.
Part 2 The Gospel's Promise 69
4 That Peace 71
I will reject anxiety and embrace true peace.
5 His Sovereignty, My Security 93
I will reject false security and embrace God's sovereignty and provision.
Part 3 The Gospel's Price 111
6 Ideal or Idol? 113
I will reject idols posing as ideals and embrace sacrifice, suffering, and hope.
7 Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 137
I will reject dressed-up lies and embrace naked truth
8 Women in Combat Boots 153
I will reject safety and embrace the battle.
Part 4 The Gospel's Power 173
9 Your Beautiful "Once upon a Time" 175
I will reject comparison and embrace my story.
10 Heavenly Minded 195
I will reject myopic, earthbound plans and embrace grand, eternal destinies.
Acknowledgments 213
Notes 219