Table of Contents

An Imperfect Woman's Manifesto 9

Part 1 The Gospel's Proclamation 13

1 The Gospel, a Perfect Fit for Your Reality 17

I will reject spiritual perfectionism and embrace gospel grace.

2 Humility's Good Fruit 33

I will reject pride and embrace humility.

3 Guilty? Yes. Condemned? No Way! 51

I will reject condemnation and embrace forgiveness.

Part 2 The Gospel's Promise 69

4 That Peace 71

I will reject anxiety and embrace true peace.

5 His Sovereignty, My Security 93

I will reject false security and embrace God's sovereignty and provision.

Part 3 The Gospel's Price 111

6 Ideal or Idol? 113

I will reject idols posing as ideals and embrace sacrifice, suffering, and hope.

7 Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 137

I will reject dressed-up lies and embrace naked truth

8 Women in Combat Boots 153

I will reject safety and embrace the battle.

Part 4 The Gospel's Power 173

9 Your Beautiful "Once upon a Time" 175

I will reject comparison and embrace my story.

10 Heavenly Minded 195

I will reject myopic, earthbound plans and embrace grand, eternal destinies.

Acknowledgments 213

Notes 219