Every Thought Captive by Jerusha Clark

In Every Thought Captive, Jerusha Clark challenges women to battle the toxic beliefs that seperate them from the life they crave. Clark deals with the lies women dwell on--being good enough, worrying, getting one more thing, offending, accepting, being on fire, shaping, being overwhelmed, timing, and ultimately taking every thought captive to the what is true, lovely, pure, and right. Each chapter expounds on the different versions of the same lie and the truth that equips us to overcome that lie. Clark uses scripture, testimonies from other women, and multiple quotes to clearly explain how women can achieve not perfection but true freedom in Christ.

I appreciated Jerusha's honesty. Her heart is evident on the page. I also liked the incorporation of others stories. The use of other women's personal feelings show how alike we are as women. We share the same struggles, fears, challenges, desires, and though these things may look different on each one of us, Jesus has the answer. Clark also emphasizes that just like our struggles look different on each woman, God's answer will look different as well. Meaning that how we use God's Truth in our lives will be personalized to who we are as individuals. I would recommend this book for women of all ages. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter lend themselves beautifully to deep personal introspection or great group dialogue.

I am a blogger reviewer for NavPress.


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