Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul

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Overall this was a very insightful book to read. While I certainly didn't and don't agree with a lot of things expressed by the married couple who ... (show more)

Overall this was a very insightful book to read. While I certainly didn't and don't agree with a lot of things expressed by the married couple who co-wrote this together, there were just as many things that hit very close to home for me. Likewise, I didn't quite like the evangelical direction and tone the taken by the book and its two authors in certain areas and parts of it.

Those two things aside though, I would definitely recommend as serious reading material any woman to regardless of where you stand in regards to religion. Probably the best thing is that it is a VERY easy read. Additionally, while you may or may not agree with some, most, or anything about what is discussed in it, it may very well provide some great insight as to where you possibly are right now emotionally, mentally, and physically in your life.

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No, it's a flop!

I can see what the authors were trying to do with this book, but I found it very disappointing. A lot of the book is based on personal experiences,... (show more)

I can see what the authors were trying to do with this book, but I found it very disappointing. A lot of the book is based on personal experiences, not biblical study, which causes it to be quite lacking in many ways. I started reading this for a small group and we all disliked the book so much that we didn't finish it, though I was determined to finish later. There is a lot of filler to make the book longer and almost none of the movie references the authors are so fond of made any sense to me because they're old movies I haven't seen. I do not recommend this book, either for group study or for individual reading. There are plenty of better options out there if you want to understand God's plan for you as a woman. The reading is easy enough, not too technical, but I still recommend that those looking for a Christian and biblically guided perspective of being a woman don't bother. (show less)

 

 

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  Recommend this one to all my girlfriends out there. Does a wonderful job of describing the longing of your heart, as a woman, and how that longing is meant to be fulfilled through your love relationship with Jesus your Lord. There is a moving section that describes God's creation of Eve. I don't know Greek or Hebrew, but apparently the word that tells us that God created Eve to be a "help meet" or "companion" for Adam is the phrase ezer kenegdo. The "ezer" is onl... (show more)

  Recommend this one to all my girlfriends out there. Does a wonderful job of describing the longing of your heart, as a woman, and how that longing is meant to be fulfilled through your love relationship with Jesus your Lord. There is a moving section that describes God's creation of Eve. I don't know Greek or Hebrew, but apparently the word that tells us that God created Eve to be a "help meet" or "companion" for Adam is the phrase ezer kenegdo. The "ezer" is only used 20 other times in the OT and each time it is referring to God Himself coming through for His people in a desperate, life or death situation. The "kenegdo" means counterpart. So Eve was created to fill a desperate need. Think Arwen as she rides with Frodo to save his life after he is poisoned by the blade of the wraith (The author's illustration--I didn't think that one up!) Lots of good stuff here... about being a wife, a mother, a friend... If you despair as a stay-at-home mom, there is a tremendous section on the incredible value of this mighty calling.

  It took me awhile to read this one, as it had lots of food for thought.
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  by Jennifer Grant on Apr 23, 2009 at 09:25PM

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  I see myself no more as "Just A Women"..this book has unvailed who I was created to be....As a Daughter of Eve, created in the Beauty of Gods Image...not just myself but each and EVERY Women is created (To quote John and Staci), "uniquely magnificent and powerful...with immeasurable dignity, and the holeness of our feminine hearts showing that it is GOD who longs for Romance; It is GOD who longs to be our "Ezer; (Lifesaver/Sustainer, along side of us) It is GOD who revea... (show more)

  I see myself no more as "Just A Women"..this book has unvailed who I was created to be....As a Daughter of Eve, created in the Beauty of Gods Image...not just myself but each and EVERY Women is created (To quote John and Staci), "uniquely magnificent and powerful...with immeasurable dignity, and the holeness of our feminine hearts showing that it is GOD who longs for Romance; It is GOD who longs to be our "Ezer; (Lifesaver/Sustainer, along side of us) It is GOD who reveals Beauty as essential to life. We are the image bearer of This GOD. That is why we long for these things. There is a Radience hidden in our hearts that the world desperatly needs!! You really won't understand your life as a women until you understand this; You are passionately loved by the God of the Universe. You are passionately hated by His enemy. And so dear hearts, it is time for your restoration. For there is One greater than your enemy. One who has sought you out from the beginning of time. He has come to heal your broken heart and restore your feminine soul!!!"

  These words above have set my being on fire to share this messasge...live this message...moment by moment...day by day.....for I have experienced His inner healing...His healing is done ever so gently....with the tenderness of a Lover....Lover of My Soul!....He knows just exactly what each and EVERY WOMEN needs....if you never read another book (besides His word, His Love letter to ALL of mankind)....PLEASE READ THIS BOOK...I promise you it will change who you are as a women!....after reading "Nurture" By Lisa Bever...it is the best follow up one could ask for...it will set your heart ON FIRE...and drive you into His Word..to Learn about this "Lover OF YOUR SOUL".... (show less)

   

  by Facebook User on Apr 26, 2009 at 08:05PM

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