The author of three previously well-received Christian publications, Brenda Waggoner, licensed counselor, writer and speaker encourages women to rediscover themselves and their relationship to Jesus Christ in her upcoming book, THE MYTH OF THE SUBMISSIVE CHRISTIAN WOMAN WALKING WITH GOD WITHOUT BEING STEPPED ON BY OTHERS. 

Waggoner purports that many Christians, men and women alike, are oft times held hostage to certain Biblical “myths.”  Each chapter heading includes a “myth statement” and quotation to bring awareness to the issues that can cloud overshadow a successful walk with oneself, others and Christ himself.  

Christian “submissiveness” and “dying to self” do not mean that women should consider themselves doormats, but rather they should remain true to themselves, are responsible for their own emotional well-being and can lead successful and happy lives by moving beyond self defeating myths and their accompanying behaviors.

At the end of each chapter there are questions for “reflection, discussion, and further prayer.”  This book can be used for individual or small group use.  Guidelines for small group discussions are included at the conclusion of the book. 

I was very impressed with the content and the easy flow of the book.  I enjoyed Waggoner’s candor and willingness to show us her own vulnerability and share with us vignettes from the lives of other Christian women she has encountered in her travels.  This “sharing” brought home the need for not only Christ in one’s life, but also the need we all have for others and to empathize with their plights as well. 

Her use of contemporary film to reference and illustrate the “myths” was sobering, insightful and sometimes downright funny.  These references made it easy to understand her practical and heartfelt advice.  I felt this book could not only be read sequentially, but also would have great value if one were to pick and choose chapters of particular relevance to an individual.

Reading THE MYTH OF THE SUBMISSIVE CHRISTIAN WOMAN was a bit like eating a piece of ribbon candy … you know the next bend in the curve will be just as good as the last! 

Wunerful!  Wunerful!  Wunerful!    As Lawrence Welk used to say …