Break the vicious cycle of perfectionism by learning how to forgive yourself and others.
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Jan 10, 2010
Jeremy
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I have a sneaking suspicion that some of my friends will lambaste me for the low rating, but having just finished Jerry Bridges' Discipline of Grace, I found this book to be overly one-sided. While I think that this book could be a very effective introduction to living out of your identity in Christ or the exchanged life for the young believer or a life-long christian coming out of an unhealthily legalistic environment, I think that in the long run it comes at sin from the wrong angle (how it m
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Feb 06, 2011
Miss Rachael
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One of those books you read because it's good for you, not because it's well written. The organization of information is good, but not pleasant to slug through if you were in any way irrated with the slushy pretentiousness of such otherwis spiritually uplifting works as "Boundaries". Also, if you found the hideously paltry writing of "The Shack" more offensive than its wide open invitation to heresy, you may find it a little difficult to read "Truefaced," though it
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Oct 25, 2010
Groups
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Per Kate Mitcham:
"TrueFaced is about living out who you truly are (false self vs. true self). It talks about the difference in pleasing God vs. Trusting God. It encourages Christians to ""drop the mask"" and be who they really are - needs, sin issues, and all - to live out an authentic life.
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Geared more toward men and some spiritual maturity. There is a book "Experiencing Guide" and DVD set. read the book and found it very tho More...
"TrueFaced is about living out who you truly are (false self vs. true self). It talks about the difference in pleasing God vs. Trusting God. It encourages Christians to ""drop the mask"" and be who they really are - needs, sin issues, and all - to live out an authentic life.
Concerns:
Geared more toward men and some spiritual maturity. There is a book "Experiencing Guide" and DVD set. read the book and found it very tho More...
Jan 21, 2010
Garland
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I thought this book was a mediocre introduction to our identity in Christ. However, many of my friends and colleagues love this book and highly recommend it. I thought the strong part of the book was its desire to demonstrate what community can look like when it is liked in authenticity.
However, I had several complaints with it:
1) While it talked frequently about understanding our new identity in Christ, it rarely used Scripture to show the way that God himself has talked abo More...
However, I had several complaints with it:
1) While it talked frequently about understanding our new identity in Christ, it rarely used Scripture to show the way that God himself has talked abo More...
Dec 06, 2010
Hannah
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Helpful in its advice to live honestly, recognizing your mistakes and failings rather than trying desperately to cover them up by judging others in the meantime. While the writing seemed very planned-out, going from stage 1 to 2 to 3, etc., I found the mixed metaphors in the book (okay, so first we're talking about masks... now we're talking about rooms... now it's gifts... and now we're on trains?) confusing, and some of the phrasing was awkward, so I wouldn't say that this is a literary master
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Mar 13, 2009
David
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Great book, shares on how we should be real and genuine with each other. Being Truefaced takes courage, Jesus had this courage, Joshua and Caleb had this courage. Johnathan had this courage. King David did at times. Take a change read the book, start to become real, moreover, opportunity to thicken ones skin and take a chance on relationship(s).
Feb 05, 2009
Robin
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This was an extremely insightful book. Take off our masks and be our true self. As I read this great book I continued to think that there are people in this world that we truly cannot be truefaced. I believe this can only happen in Heaven. This is a book to continue to go back to and refresh.
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Dec 01, 2010
Stacey
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Impacting. I am still being shaken by that book. I began thinking it was good, but not really about my issues--but then as the book progressed, in tandem with my Sonship study on Passive Righteousness, I think I understand God's grace at a whole new level. I am a striver... The analogy of choosing to please God or Trust God has given me a lot to think about. Needless to say, I highly recommend this little book.
Sep 23, 2009
Kristin
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GREAT book!
This book brings to light how easy it is to move away from grace, try on our own to keep our lives looking like they are together, and although we might cringe at the term "legalism," we are actually living that way. The authors show that there are two basic ways we can live the Christian life: 1. we can try to please God, which is impossible to do and will leave us with the feeling that we just need to do a little bit more. This path will keep us in unresolved More...
This book brings to light how easy it is to move away from grace, try on our own to keep our lives looking like they are together, and although we might cringe at the term "legalism," we are actually living that way. The authors show that there are two basic ways we can live the Christian life: 1. we can try to please God, which is impossible to do and will leave us with the feeling that we just need to do a little bit more. This path will keep us in unresolved More...
Sep 20, 2009
Christian
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don't read this if you're not prepared to question who you really are. I will read this again as soon as I have a chance.
Feb 07, 2009
kelly
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A tough read that challenges you to take a hard look at your own heart- who are you trusting and living for... really?
Sep 14, 2011
Chris
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This book changed my life...are you worried about how you measure up with all your sin? You won't be after this book
Aug 22, 2009
Frank
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Hits head on the difference in lifestyle that resulted from trying to please God and trusting God/others with your real self, warts, sin and all.
Aug 05, 2011
This book is very helpful and enlightening, taking some very foundational truths of Christianity and making them very clear. I had known that I was prone to wearing masks, and it was easy to see that many around me had the same struggle, but I didn't know what was the core reason for our maks wearing. This book lays out the two basic choices we have in our relationship with God, Living to Please God or Living to Trust God and where those choices lead us.
I look forward to reading this book again More...
I look forward to reading this book again More...
Mar 07, 2010
Joshua
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The overall thrust of the book was good. But I thought that the way is was presented was poor.
Apr 24, 2009
Jim
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Great stuff on the need for authentic, supportive, and empowering relationships in the Church.
Aug 04, 2011
Candice
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I think I might go through this again on my own someday. Definitely worth the group study ... don't forget the DVD companion.
Jun 01, 2010
Judy
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This book tackles the lack of authenticity most Christians unwittingly display. It exposes the many lies we believe and gives genuine hope and points the way to a better relationship with God and our fellow man. This book has the potential to open one's eyes in a life changing way.
Jul 02, 2010
Sue
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Excellent. Such a refreshing view of the Christian life, and the importance of being 'real'. So many people hide behind masks, most of all in church circles. This book encourages us to trust God, to depend on him fully, and to put aside our need to put on a good appearance.
There's a lot more than that; all in all I found it very readable and immensely reassuring. Highly recommended.
There's a lot more than that; all in all I found it very readable and immensely reassuring. Highly recommended.
Mar 29, 2008
Ed
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The title of the book says to do something that causes
deep fear unless we can understand divine love towards us. This book attempts & succeeds in ways to show you divine love & acceptance as the freedom to live as who God made us to be. Personal embrace of this is the beginning of removing your customized & well crafted masks, esp. the Christian version of the "everything is fine" mask.
deep fear unless we can understand divine love towards us. This book attempts & succeeds in ways to show you divine love & acceptance as the freedom to live as who God made us to be. Personal embrace of this is the beginning of removing your customized & well crafted masks, esp. the Christian version of the "everything is fine" mask.
Feb 02, 2008
Esther
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Fabulous book! Really delves into issues such as the difference between pleasing God and trusting God and how GOs really desires us to Trust Him and offers us grace in those places! Great Analogies to help understanding as well. Changed my outlook on what it means to trust, about my own sin, and about forgiveness. Wonderful! I would recommend it to everyone!
Apr 24, 2010
Rick
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This book really helped me to understand the masks that we wear and the difference between performing for God rather than trusting in God. Highly recommended for anyone who strives to understand the power of grace and seeks to grow in maturity and experience God's dream for their life.
Nov 15, 2008
John
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There are moments when the style was difficult. I wanted something a little less methodical, a little more like a narrative. Yet, the truth and the depth of reasoning behind it was phenomenal. I found myself re-reading various parts and connecting it to my life.
