num_pages: 270
description: Many of us believe that we are saved by grace--but for too many that's the last time grace defines our life. Instead of clinging to grace we strive for good and believe that the Christian life means hard work and a sweet disposition. As good girls we focus on the things we can handle our disciplined lives and our unshakable good moods. When we fail to measure up to our own impossible standards we hide behind our good girl masks determined to keep our weakness a secret.In Grace for the Good Girl  Emily Freeman invites women to let go of the try-hard life and realize that in Christ we are free to receive from him rather than constantly try to achieve for him. With an open hand and a whimsical style Emily uncovers the truth about the hiding encouraging women to move from hiding behind girl-made masks and do-good performances to a life hidden with Christ in God.
language: English
title: Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life
publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company