This updated version of Lies women believe contains numerous sections on different aspects of life and challenges common Lies women tell themselves and the truths of the Bible to counteract them. While it is written from a relatively conservative point of view it is helpful to challenge and make you aware of mindsets we can unconsciously adopt and encouraging us to think through things. Overall it was a good read which took time as it covered many areas. Helpful verses given for each area to remember. Many thanks to Netgalley and Moody Publishers for the arc.

Lies Women Believe is not a condemnation of today's women, but a call to examine our lives in light of what God says. By shining the light of the word of God on some common thought patterns, Nancy shows us how we become entangled in sin through lies. We are encouraged to dwell on truth from God's word and by the power of God's spirit live in accordance with the truth. I especially appreciated the examples of how the truths were applied by different women in real life.

I did not agree with everything this book said. This book was not what I expected based on the description. I think the author reinforced some of the lies women believe instead of exposing them.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth is a new author for me. I've worked through some of her Bible study for this book, so I decided to get the book to really get the full benefits of the study. This book is phenomenal! It's comprised of 12 chapters, 3 sections and 9 lies. I personally love how this book is broken down. Section 1 includes an introductory chapter which is the foundation. Section 2 is titled lies women believe with 9 chapters focused on several different lies about God, themselves, sin, priorities, sexuality, marriage, children, emotions and circumstances. Each chapter (or lie) goes deep into the lies we tell ourselves concerning those topics.

I love how much scripture is referenced in this book to counteract the lies we believe or have been told about ourselves. Nancy has done a phenomenal job at keeping this book realistic, authentic and relate-able all while keeping the Word of God central. I love how at the end of each chapter you get an overview in chart form of the lies we've been told or believed with the truths from the Bible. This is a biblically sound book that I think is perfect for both personal reading as well as in a book club setting. Now I see why the book is needed for the Bible study. Just simply phenomenal and I highly recommend it!

Counter the lies that keep you from abundant living.

Satan is the master deceiver and his lies are endless. And the lies Christian women believe are at the root of most of their struggles.

"Many women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation," says Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. "Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners."

In best selling Lies Women Believe, Nancy exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women—lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God's grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Nancy offers the most effective weapon to ounter and overcome Satan's deceptions: God's truth!

Lies may seem harmless initially, but it sows seeds of discord, distrust, and disappointment. Going all the way back to the first sin of creation, we learn how Satan deceived Eve first, then Adam, and the whole world went spiraling downhill ever since. Deception is the #1 weapon utilized by the evil one. Once planted in our minds, we dwell on the temptation. This leads to us believing the lie. Finally, when we act on the lie, the deception is complete. The book addresses a total of 45 lies that fall into 9 areas of our lives, including lies about God, ourselves, sin, priorities, sexuality, marriage, children, emotions, and circumstances. Each of the 45 lies mentioned are described, gradually disputed, and firmly countered with biblical truths and principles.

This book is so life changing. We believe so many lies and it is refreshing to hear that we were always meant to live free! I recommend this book to all women. Some lies are so subtle that we believe. This book was very eye-opening. I love that Nance counters each lie with truth from God’s Word.

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

I have listened to Nancy's interviews on Revive Your Heart for awhile, and have been curious to read one of her books. For those who are non-religious, have liberal viewpoints, or feminist viewpoints; this book probably isn't for you. I can see how someone would get offended by the content, especially given that Nancy is newly married and has no children. However, I was not offended by her words. I think some were hard to hear and gave me conviction to change some things. Some "Lies" I liked: There is not enough time to do everything and there are certain sins I cannot defeat. Nancy counteracts with these with biblical truth. I would recommend this to my Christian friends.




Lies Women Believe
And the Truth that Sets Them Free

by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Moody Publishers

Christian

Pub Date 06 Feb 2018


I am reviewing a copy of Lies Women Believe through Moody Publishers and Netgalley:
This book points out the Lies WomenBelieve and the truth like when women are told God is not really good that is actually far from the truth. When we are made to believe God doesn't love us, we are once again being made to believe a lie. When we are told God is just like our (earthly Father) that too is a lie, he is exactly who he revealed himself to be. When we are told God is really not enough we are once again feeding into a lie. When we are told God's ways are to restrictive we learn they are not, he wants what is best for us. When we are told God should fix all our problems we are reminded that we will experience pain and heartbreak in this world.
It goes on to remind us that when we believe we are not worth anything we are buying into a lie, because we meant enough to send Jesus to die on the cross for us. We are reminded too that instead of believing we need to love ourselves more we need to receive God's love for us. If we believe we can't help the way we are, but the truth is if we are a Child of God we can choose to obey God.
If we believe I can sin and get away from it, I am believing a lie. If we believe we can delight in sin we are buying into a lie from Satan himself. And if we believe God can't forgive our sins we are also buying into a lie.
If we believe we don't have time to do everything God had called us to do we are buying a lie. If we believe we can thrive without consistent time in word and prayer. If we believe our work at home is not as important as our work outside the home we are believing a lie.



Some women tend to buy into lies about our sexuality being separate from our spirituality. The author points out too that we should not believe the lie that women have to be have a husband to be happy. We are also reminded that it is not our job to change our mate. If we believe we are supposed to be served by our husband we will likely be disappointed. We are called to submit to our husband but that should never equate to abuse.


This book helps us to differentiate the lies from the truth from everything from our reproductive choices.

I give Lies Women Believe five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

Lies Women Believe is a good read to help women identify Satan’s attacks and stand on truth. It is a great book to pick up and read the section where you are struggling or to read all and allow the Holy Spirit to speak through the pages.

This book is perfect for a Bible study or book study for women who are wanting guidance on Biblical issues or are searching for answers to questions that they face in their Christian walk. I highly recommend this book and author. Very compelling writing and great format.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. This is my honest opinion of the book.

The lies women believe about themselves abound. And the lies that I believe about myself feel like they abound even more than anyone else's--but I know that is probably how every other woman feels. The good thing, though, is that there are books like this one that remind us over and over of the truth.

I've read this book a few times through in the past and each time that I have read it something new is brought to the forefront depending on what I need to hear, or read, during that season.

I appreciate this book.

I’ve heard much about this book over the years and so it’s great that she has expanded and updated it. This is a book obviously based on the title, lies us women believe, and it expounds on how those lies affect our everyday lives. She states that there are 3 areas that trip us up. They are what we believe about God, what we believe about ourselves, and what we believe about sin. Like all lies, they come from the wicked one and he’s slithery and the deception can come subtly. I loved how at the end of every chapter she has a section that counters the lies with the Truth and she gives Scripture to help walk through that lie in your life. This is great for praying the Scriptures, reflecting on the Truths in our lives, and helping others as well.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

It has been said that truth hurts. So do lies. In fact, lies may seem harmless initially, but it sows seeds of discord, distrust, and disappointment. In fact, our culture is full of deceptions. From advertisements to dubious claims that sound too good to be true, the unfortunate thing is, some people still choose to believe them, despite suspicions about lies and deceptions. Going all the way back to the first sin of creation, we learn how Satan deceived Eve first, then Adam, and the whole world went spiraling downhill ever since. Deception is the #1 weapon utilized by the evil one. It worked at the beginning. It is still potent even now. Looking at the first sin at the Garden of Eden, Wolgemuth shows us a pattern of how sin takes a foothold in our hearts. It begins with us innocently listening to a lie. It tempts us like a clever salesman selling us things we do not need in the form of benefits that we want. Once planted in our minds, we dwell on the temptation, initially with a desire to honour God first and all others second, but gradually letting our other priorities take over. This leads to us believing the lie, assuming that there are more good than evil in it. Finally, when we act on the lie, the deception is complete. We are enslaved to the perils of participating in the lie, even propagating it to others. Thankfully, there is hope. We can undo the wrongs simply with acknowledgment and humble repentance. Recognizing our errors is an all important first step. Without this, we remain in denial.


The rest of the book covers lies that women believe about God; about themselves; sin; priorities; sexuality; marriage; children; emotions; circumstances; and several more that could have been classified in other categories. Here is a sample of some of the lies.

On God: "God is not really good" & "God doesn't love me."
On Themselves: "I'm not worth anything" & "I can't help the way I am"
On Sin: "I can sin and get away with it" & "My sin isn't really that bad."
On Priorities: " I can thrive without consistent time in the Word and prayer" & "I don’t have time to do everything I’m supposed to do."
On Sexuality: "I can’t tell anyone" & “My sexuality is separate from my spirituality.”
On Marriage: "I have to have a husband to be happy" & "My husband is supposed to serve me"
On Children: "I have the right to control my reproductive choices" & "I can’t control/can control the way my children turn out."
On Emotions: “If I feel something, it must be true.” & “I can’t control my emotions.”
On Circumstances: “If my circumstances were different, I would be different.” & “I shouldn’t have to suffer.”

Each of the 45 lies mentioned are described, gradually disputed, and firmly countered with biblical truths and principles. This last step is the most important step that cannot be missed. We must fight lies with truth. The Word of God is Truth that will chase away all shadows of doubt and darkness. She leads us through various Bible passages that not only assure us of the promises God will keep, but also about the victory that comes with Jesus Christ. She writes: "True freedom is only found in a vital, growing relationship with the Lord Jesus." Through the living Word of God, the more we are into the Word, the more we are able to detect falsehood and lies when they appear in the world. We arm ourselves with the sword of the Spirit to expose lies. As we counter the lies with truth, we will truly be set free. Wolgemuth closes with 21 powerful statements of faith in God.

Three Thoughts
First, there is a lot of things that resonate over and over again. The book draws in many emotions and mental agreement about the lies that women believe. In our age of diverse sexuality, it is entirely possible that the things said about women applies to other genders as well. Some appear too good to be true, especially the lies that paint oneself as the victim. The "I can't control my emotions" is an insidious lie that easily takes root in the minds of many. When merged with pride, it becomes a formidable foe that will make us fall. Believing that it is truth that will set us free, the author urges us not to give in to the lies and the false promises, to give up on our own sense of self-sufficiency and erroneous wishes, and to give God the benefit of any doubt.

Second, just because the book is purported to be written to women does not mean it doesn't apply to men. In fact, I would encourage husbands to read and to understand a little more about the female psyche, and how women thinks. They need not read through every page of the book. All they needed to do was to ask their wives what resonated and they could come alongside and have a conversation about it. For any marriage, understanding of each other is crucial to marital health. Sometimes, couples get too used to the mundane that a simple "How are you" gets no further than a "Fine, thank you." Perhaps, when spouses share about things they have learned from this book, (or elsewhere), they could have a nice conversation that leads to deeper understanding and appreciation of each other.

Third, beware of the insidious nature of lies. They are everywhere and they could be twisted to deceive any gender. It is probably the most powerful weapon adopted by the enemy. That is why the Bible calls the devil the "father of lies" (John 8:44); false prophets (Mark 13:22); that evil men will go from bad to worse, from deceived to deceiving (2 Tim 3:13); and how Satan is disguised as the "angel of light." (2 Cor 11:14). I appreciate Wolgemuth's reminder that only truth can set us free from the tangles of lies.

If there is one lie that we could expose through the influence of this book, it would have been most helpful and profitable for our souls.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth (maiden name, Nancy Leigh DeMoss) first wrote this book in her 40s. First published in 2001, she has updated this book to include updates to reflect the times, as well as an additional chapter on "lies on sexuality" to cover sexual sins and shame. She is a popular speaker and through here "Revive Our Hearts" ministry has spoken and encouraged millions of women. She married Robert Wolgemuth in November 2015.

Rating: 4.5 stars of 5.

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Nacy DeMoss Wolgemuth has written a book that all women can identify with. Ever since the book was first published, it has helped women defeat the lies that Satan has set before them. It helps them deal with all aspects of our lives; from forgiveness of sins to marriage, loving ourselves (self-confidence), children dealing with emotions, and even circumstances.

Ever since Eve was deceived by the serpent in the garden of Eden, Satan knows that women are easily deceived. Now is the time to break through all those lies that Satan wants us to believe. WThe reader will learn how to love God, love themselves, their spouses; how to enjoy their marriage, even more, having the freedom to walk in the truth.
This is the updated version of the original "Lies Women Believe" So you ask why would I want an updated version? Well for starters, there has been some cultural changes that have occurred since the first edition in 2001. Social media being one of those. There are some sexual issues and themes that are addressed in this issue. Nancy has added a whole new chapter about sexuality and has made some other updated that were needed.
Nancy has taken the feedback from thousands of women and addressed all that mail, e-mail, and online reviews. She has used this feedback to clarify and to fine-tune her message and to help express it in a way that is truthful to scripture and relevant to readers in various life circumstances.

I personally like how she illustrates her points by writing sections though Eve's point of view. It's kind of fun to sneak a peek at Eve's journal and see what Eve may have thought and felt.

There is also a study guide that you can purchase to go alongside this book that you can use in a group or even do by yourself. Either way book alone or with the guide, this is a book that all women should read.

Lies Women Believe

by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Lies Women Believe is a hard hitting book that encourages women to overcome problems in their lives by following Biblical principles rather than the lies of Satan as broadcast through the untrue words of others, whether family, friends, the media (both news and social), books, and movies. The author, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, has written chapters on various problem issues for women such as parenting, sexuality, and marriage. After explaining how sin began with lies that Satan told Eve in the garden of Eden, Wolgemuth starts each chapter with an imagined journal entry depicting Eve’s life experiences and the consequences of sin as it applies to that chapter’s topic. She then discusses the topic in depth including lots of Scripture to support her stance and many related examples from friends and from women who have attended her conference sessions. She ties up each chapter with the lies Satan tells about the topic and counters each lie with God’s truth and supporting Scripture references.

One of the chapters I think is excellent is “Lies Women Believe About Children.” In it Wolgemuth discusses the “Mommy Wars” where mothers engage in the comparison game considering themselves failures or better than other mothers. She clarifies that there are many choices that parents make that are simply that—choices. There is no Scriptural basis for the decision. She writes that parents need to pray about the choice as each family is different. An example would be schooling—homeschool, private, or public? Mothers should not look down on others based on their choices in areas like that.

As a reviewer I read this book over the course of several days, and I must admit to being overwhelmed about three-fourths of the way through. The book is Scripturally based, well written, and has great organization. The problem is that as I read each section, I found myself second-guessing past decisions and choices that I feel sure were made with God’s leadership. I suspect this kind of condemnation and doubt is not what Wolgemuth intended. I think God wants us to step out in confidence based on trust in Him. I do not think the unease in my heart is God moving in my life, but Satan using a good book to sow seeds of doubt. I understand the importance of thinking and praying about our choices in the light of God’s Word and because of this book I will be more aware in the future of the way Satan uses lies and half-truths to change our thinking.

I found the last part of Lies Women Believe to be especially helpful; so if you are having a hard time with some of the issues, I suggest you keep reading. The chapter “Lies About Circumstances” addresses this all encompassing part of life, which we all go through in various ways, in a very practical manner. Suddenly I didn’t feel like I was reading about condemnation and perfection, but about how real women survive real circumstances with the help of a very real God. I also found the last two chapters “Countering Lies with the Truth” and “The Truth that Sets us Free” to be very practical and an offering of hope for the future.

In conclusion, my “take away” from Lies Women Believe is to be more aware of the many subtle forms of attack by Satan. At the same time I will keep Isaiah 26:3 in remembrance: “ You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!”

I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Moody Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5

Category: Christian

Notes: This is a major update and expansion of the original version.

Publication: February 6, 2018—Moody Publishing

Memorable Lines:

What we read or hear may sound right, may feel right, may seem right—but if it’s contrary to the Word of God, it isn’t right.

Like a rock thrown into a pond, the ripples caused by sin go on and on. If only we could see that every single sin is a big deal, that every sin is an act of rebellion and cosmic treason, that every time we choose our way instead of God’s way, we are revolting against the God and King of the universe.

Through His sinless life, His death on Calvary as the sinner’s substitute, and His victorious resurrection, we can be fully forgiven for all our sin, we can be reconciled to the God we have offended, and we can have the power to live holy lives.

As a woman I’ve wanted to quit entertaining the lies. When I originally stumbled upon Nancy’s book I was a young 20 something and this book changed my life. No several years later to be able to read her updated version I just feel humbly blessed and thankful for her obedience to her Heavenly Father to reach out and remind us of the lies we so easily believe. If you want to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness and abundance then read this book

I was unable to finish this book. I wish the author & publisher much success. I know this book will bless it’s readers. I look forward to trying this book again at another time- with hopes of insight leading to a blessed release from deception.

I’m a man. So I read this book with a different type of curiosity. From the very beginning, it was obvious that many of the “lies that women believe” can equally be applied to men. In addition, many of the chapters can equally be read to a male audience, even though all the stories are of female journeys. A few exceptions may be “God is just like my father,” “I need to love myself more,” and the sections on Marriage and Children. Although it’s obviously written to a female audience, all the practical points can be applied by men as well.

The book is well organized, but the chapters are not really related to each other. The book can be subtitled, “The Most Common Struggles of Women.” Then, the topics are treated one by one. Although the content of this book can help young women, I think this book is really for women who have been married for at least a few years.

This is because many of the lies that people believe don’t have immediate consequences. It’s only after some years have passed and the burdens of life, or marriage, take hold, then faith is faced with several dilemmas. People don’t look for relief when they don’t feel the stress.

As noted by the author, nobody is deceived by all the lies in this book, but everybody struggles with at least one. The book is good enough to scratch the surface, for women who are struggling, but it’s a far cry from a treatment for anyone. The chapters don’t go deep enough to resolve any deep-seated issues. It’s only an intro diagnosis. Further action should be taken with a small group or discipler.

It’s worth a read, or maybe it would be better just to skip to the chapters that seem relevant to you.

I've read Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss (now Wolgemuth) several times. It was one of my first "how to be a Christian woman" books that I read when I became a Christian at age 20, and I re-read it periodically throughout the years (I'm 33 now). It's helped me immensely develop my walk with the Lord and learn how to be a better Christian, mother, and wife. I was very happy to see that she's published a revised and updated edition. It's got some fresh new material and revisions that will keep this a modern classic for Christian women for many more generations to come!

Y'all know that I don't consider very many books to be life-changing. So, when I say a book is life-changing, you should sit up and take notice! Lies Women Believe is one of the most powerful books I've ever read, and it has honestly changed the way I look at nearly everything in my life.

I first learned about this book when we started working through it in our Ladies' Sunday School class. Honestly, it was the first time in my life when I realized that I'm not the only one who struggles in certain areas. It was eye-opening for me, and freeing to realize that I am not alone, and that there is a way out.

Have you ever thought or believed any of these things?
•God is not really good.
•God doesn't love me.
•I'm not worth anything.
•I need to love myself more.
•My sin isn't really that bad.
•I can thrive without consistent time in the Word and prayer.
•God's standards for sex are out of date.
•It's my job to change my mate.
•There's no hope for my marriage.
•If I submit to my husband, I'll be miserable.
•I can't control/can control the way my children turn out.
•I can't control my emotions.
•If my circumstances were different, I'd be different.
•It's all about me.

And the list goes on. These are just a few of the 45 lies listed in the book. At first glance you may think that you don't really believe any of those things. "God isn't good?" Really? But as Nancy states, sometimes we live like we believe the lie, even if we say we don't.

It all begins with the first lie--Satan to Eve in the Garden of Eden. The book progresses with pages from Eve's fictional journal, detailing how hard their lives became after they were thrown out of the garden and separated from God. That one lie led to a lifetime of lies that Satan tells us, and, somehow, we keep falling for them over and over again.

Chapters in this book include:
•Lies women believe about God
•Lies women believe about themselves
•Lies women believe about sin
•Lies women believe about priorities
•Lies women believe about sexuality
•Lies women believe about marriage
•Lies women believe about children
•Lies women believe about emotions
•Lies women believe about circumstances

I have not finished this whole book yet. I'm reworking my way through it slowly, reading the Scriptures and taking it all in. So far, I've found that I have believed most of these lies at least once in my life--and some I believe nearly daily. But each lie is countered with the truth, and it comes directly from Scripture.

I'm not going to tell you that you will love everything Nancy says. In fact, some of it may rub you slightly the wrong way. But, every single point in this book comes from the Bible, so you really can't argue with it. The one fault I find here is the author's failure to use the King James Bible for all of her references. It's another reason why I look up nearly all the verses myself. The point is still made, and so far all of the verses still line up with truth, but I'd rather be reading them from the right Bible!

While reading and studying through this book, I decided to start memorizing Scripture to fill my mind with truth, and have it available whenever I need it. I started the Bible Memory Challenge to help me be accountable, and to encourage others. (You can still join if you'd like! Just click here to sign up!) Even in a few short weeks, I'm learning that the truth of God's Word does indeed give freedom from the lies of the devil.

While I love the original Lies Women Believe book, the updated and expanded edition is definitely worth waiting for! There are whole new chapters, and more stories and examples that the author has collected through the years. The testimonies are my favorite part, as I read how God has set other women free from the bondage of Satan's lies.

If you want to break free from the lies of Satan, and live in the freedom of God's grace, I highly recommend Lies Women Believe--and the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.

Nancy DeMoss is a woman who believes that the Word of God is truly the source of wholeness and healing for the challenges, wounds, and problems women face. She reveres the power of the Word to transform, and she speaks with authority by giving testimonies from throughout her many years in ministry of the validity of her approach. This read is thorough- it covers so many topics and areas women might struggle with. I think it would be most beneficial to read with a close friend or intimate small group, where discussion would enrich the content.