Lies Young Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free »

Nancy Leigh DeMoss is the bestselling author of Lies Women Believe. She is the host and teacher for Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him, two nationally syndicated radio programs heard nationwide each weekday. For more than 25 years, Nancy has communicated a burden for both personal and corporate revival in conferences and retreats. Her books have sold over one million copies. Serving with Life Action Ministries, Nancy communicates a love for the Word that makes the Scriptures come alive.

Dannah Gresh is a bestselling author and co-founder of Pure Freedom, a ministry equipping men and women of all ages to live a vibrant life of purity. A frequent guest on national radio and television programs, Dannah uses a captivating blend of transparency and humor to deliver meaty Bible teaching to her audiences. Dannah’s first book, And the Bride Wore White, has sold over 200,000 copies. She is also the author of the Secret Keeper series and Pursuing the Pearl. Dannah lives with her family in State College, Pennsylvania.

Lies Young Women Believe will give girls aged 13-19 the tools they need to identify where their lives and beliefs are off course—the result of buying into Satan's lies about God, guys, media, and more.

Acknowledgments: Thanks!     8
Introduction: Blazing Lies     11
The Landscape of Lies
The Deceiver: Where do lies come from?     19
The Deceived: Where do lies get the power to destroy our lives?     27
The Truth: How can I pursue Truth?     35
Lies Young Women Believe
Lies about GOD     43
"God is not enough."     44
"God is not really involved in my life."     46
"God should fix my problems."     48
"God is just like my father."     51
Lies about satan     59
"Everything bad that happens is spiritual warfare."     61
"I've never been exposed to satanic activities."     63
Lies about myself     71
"Beautiful girls are worth more."     72
"I have to perform to be loved and accepted."     77
Lies about guys     85
"I need a boyfriend."     85
"It's OK to go out with a non-Christian."     88
"It's not really sex."     91
"I can't handle the loneliness of staying pure."     94
Lies about relationships     103
"It's OK to be one person at home and a different person with others ... especially online."     103
"If I just had friends, Iwouldn't be so lonely."     107
"I'm my own authority."     110
Lies about my faith     119
"My youth pastor is my connection to God."     120
"Everyone at church is judging me."     122
"Of course I'm a Christian, I ..."     126
Lies about sin     135
"I can't overcome my sin."     135
"In certain situations it's OK to break the law or rules if I'm not hurting myself or others."     139
"I can't control myself when I'm 'PMS-ing.'"     141
Lies about media     149
"The benefits of constant media use outweigh the harm."     150
"It's not a waste of time ... even if it is, it's OK."     153
Lies about the Future     161
"Having a career outside the home is more valuable and fulfilling than being 'just' a wife and mom."     161
"What I do now doesn't affect the future."     165
Overcoming Lies
How to Stop Fueling the Lies: Stop listening to and dwelling on them     171
How to Find Freedom from the Lies: Replace lies with the Truth     179
The Truth That Sets Us Free: Powerful Truths to counter everyday lies     187
A final word from our hearts to yours     197
Truths That Set You Free: Special Pull-Out Section      203