Move Over Victoria-I Know the Real Secret!: Surrendering the Lies That Bind You to the God Who Frees You

By Nancy Kennedy

Book Overview

Which Everyday Idols Are Holding You Captive? FOOD. BUSYNESS. IMAGE. POSSESSIONS. ACHIEVEMENT. APPROVAL. CONTROL. PERFECTIONISM. ATTENTION. HAPPINESS. BEING RIGHT. "PERFECT" RELATIONSHIPS. INDEPENDENCE. REVENGE. SELF-PITY. LOVE. SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS. Like most women, you probably have a life filled with modern-day "idols" that attempt to steal your attention and affection from God. Innocent-seeming idols like chocolate, thighs of iron, and a home that rivals Martha Stewart's. Things you turn to first, before turning to God, when you long for comfort, affirmation, self-worth, or love. You know that God is the answer to all your needs. But then you have a fight with your husband, and that cheesecake in the fridge starts calling your name. You stay home from a women's retreat because your wardrobe is (literally) from the last century. You desperately wish that your house or hair or kids were as nice as your friend's (or anybody else's).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578562007
• ISBN13: 9781578562008
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Most helpful, honest book I've read in a long time

This book was great! It was honest, pointed and exactly what I needed to hear! I read it last year, and was so excited i wrote to the author, Nancy Kennedy. (I've NEVER written to an author or anything before!) She wrote back to me! How exciting to a 26 year old new SAHM with cabin fever! : ) I've used her note as a bookmark since I received it. I'm on my 4th read thru; sometimes I just skip to the chapter I need to read at that time. If you are thinking of reading this book- do it!

Funny, scriptural, and SO meaningful

Nancy Kennedy teaches with simple stories that have BIG meanings. (Hmmm...reminds me of another teacher...) I was attracted by the humor of this book and was held by its truth--which is repeatedly confirmed in the many, many scriptural references. I'm sharing this book (and her others) with my friends who are enjoying Mrs. Kennedy's writing as much as I do.