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Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life
All women want to feel is valued. But problems arise when we seek confirmation that we are "enough "using the world's standards. Almost from birth, we are trained to find the approval and acceptance we crave in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. The result is that we cannot believe we are who God says we are--accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured. We get tangled up in the world's assessment and our own self-judgment.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott shows women how to untangle their self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows readers that God was intentional in how he made them and that he is well pleased with his work. Women will learn practical strategies to escape unattainable standards and the performance-based measuring stick of the world, and find comfort in the fact that they are not alone on the journey.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott shows women how to untangle their self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows readers that God was intentional in how he made them and that he is well pleased with his work. Women will learn practical strategies to escape unattainable standards and the performance-based measuring stick of the world, and find comfort in the fact that they are not alone on the journey.
224 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 2015
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June 6, 2015
Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life by Carey Scott is a book exploring the big, and small, things that tangle our hearts up into knots of insecurity . . . and what we can do about it. It shows reasons why some people are so insecure or ashamed about this or that. It makes you realize that some issues you thought were “normal” are actually very damaging—and that you can get rid of them!
Like every other self-help sort of book I’ve read, I didn’t absolutely agree with everything or connect with every bit of the explanations and wordings . . . Some things were kind of confusing, or I didn't understand how they related. Some parts felt kind of long to me. But why Untangled is a 4.5 star read for me, is because it truly touched me. Reading this book was one of God’s ways, I believe, of untangling some of my own knots of insecurity. Recognizing them, first off. And recognizing them as lies and deception. Which is a huge relief and freeing sensation!! Thank you, Carey, for stepping out, even in your fear and vulnerability, and writing this book! For the record, you appear to be a beautiful woman, inside and out(!), whose heart is seeking after the Lord! :)
Because yes, we do get tangled up into huge, frustrating, painful knots. I see that more now than ever. And it’s freeing. Like, “Wow, my amazing King! I was not meant to live with these hurts, and insecurities, and this shame! I am Yours, and therefore, I can stand with my head held high.” I am a daughter of the Creator. I am a princess! How spectacular! How beautiful to see your own worth through Jesus Christ. Now I just want to share this book’s message with all my sisters (and brothers—though they would want to find a book directed toward men, probably) . . . saying, “You are beautiful and valued! The God of the Universe says so! Why would you listen to anybody else’s words over His??”
So yeah. If you’re struggling with the weight of trying to live up to other’s expectations; with the distorted view that you have to look or be a certain way in order to be valued; with the dark lie that you aren’t, and will never be, worth anything . . . Then maybe you need to pick up this book and ask God to speak through it to you. It’s silly, some of the things we get insecure over. But those things are very well Satan’s attacks against us. We need to fight darkness, and look up into God’s face and say, “I’m Yours! Help me live for You! . . . And stop muddling aimlessly through these pointless and damaging insecurities!” Be honest. Does your heart sometimes feel like that heart of the cover of this book? Mine sure does! Maybe you should read Untangled. It might reveal some things you never realized before.
Like I said above, it did for me! And now I just need to pray every day for God to plant the truth of my value deep in my heart; and also for Him to help me reach out to others to help show them their value! We, as children of the King, are all worth much! How awesome and invigorating!! Stop stooping in shame and insecurity. Stand up with confidence and run the race the Lord has set out before you! What we need, is to stop looking at ourselves (because when we do, one, we just keep getting caught up in how we're "not enough" by the world's standards), and fix our eyes upon Jesus! <3
I feel that, overall, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life, shows some profound Biblical truths. And it has potential to help people!
And ooh, that end! Lots of feels! ^__^ God is mighty and good!! And we are loved!! <3
I received a copy of Untangled by Carey Scott from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
Like every other self-help sort of book I’ve read, I didn’t absolutely agree with everything or connect with every bit of the explanations and wordings . . . Some things were kind of confusing, or I didn't understand how they related. Some parts felt kind of long to me. But why Untangled is a 4.5 star read for me, is because it truly touched me. Reading this book was one of God’s ways, I believe, of untangling some of my own knots of insecurity. Recognizing them, first off. And recognizing them as lies and deception. Which is a huge relief and freeing sensation!! Thank you, Carey, for stepping out, even in your fear and vulnerability, and writing this book! For the record, you appear to be a beautiful woman, inside and out(!), whose heart is seeking after the Lord! :)
Because yes, we do get tangled up into huge, frustrating, painful knots. I see that more now than ever. And it’s freeing. Like, “Wow, my amazing King! I was not meant to live with these hurts, and insecurities, and this shame! I am Yours, and therefore, I can stand with my head held high.” I am a daughter of the Creator. I am a princess! How spectacular! How beautiful to see your own worth through Jesus Christ. Now I just want to share this book’s message with all my sisters (and brothers—though they would want to find a book directed toward men, probably) . . . saying, “You are beautiful and valued! The God of the Universe says so! Why would you listen to anybody else’s words over His??”
So yeah. If you’re struggling with the weight of trying to live up to other’s expectations; with the distorted view that you have to look or be a certain way in order to be valued; with the dark lie that you aren’t, and will never be, worth anything . . . Then maybe you need to pick up this book and ask God to speak through it to you. It’s silly, some of the things we get insecure over. But those things are very well Satan’s attacks against us. We need to fight darkness, and look up into God’s face and say, “I’m Yours! Help me live for You! . . . And stop muddling aimlessly through these pointless and damaging insecurities!” Be honest. Does your heart sometimes feel like that heart of the cover of this book? Mine sure does! Maybe you should read Untangled. It might reveal some things you never realized before.
Like I said above, it did for me! And now I just need to pray every day for God to plant the truth of my value deep in my heart; and also for Him to help me reach out to others to help show them their value! We, as children of the King, are all worth much! How awesome and invigorating!! Stop stooping in shame and insecurity. Stand up with confidence and run the race the Lord has set out before you! What we need, is to stop looking at ourselves (because when we do, one, we just keep getting caught up in how we're "not enough" by the world's standards), and fix our eyes upon Jesus! <3
I feel that, overall, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life, shows some profound Biblical truths. And it has potential to help people!
And ooh, that end! Lots of feels! ^__^ God is mighty and good!! And we are loved!! <3
I received a copy of Untangled by Carey Scott from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
May 11, 2015
Carey Scott writes with such honesty and truth that it seems as if she is sitting in my living room and talking with me over a cup of tea. Although I think I have matured through my insecurities in life; her prose brings out the ones that I seem to still deal with! Her words of encouragement from Scripture and God's word have helped me define and tackle my tangled heart...so I can live untangled every day! And in the freedom that is meant for all of us.
June 8, 2015
Do you battle with issues of inferiority? If you say, “No,” then I challenge you. I don’t think there is a human being alive that doesn’t have an inferiority complex.
I sometimes am so envious of 20 some-things, young women who have it all together. Look at what the world has to offer them now: the most advanced global communication tools ever. I mean where was blogging, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook when I was 20?
It isn’t fair. I am disabled, washed up, and my life seems almost over, can I get a witness? Carey Scott discussion in her book, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life,
on the biblical Elizabeth really hit home with me. If you remember, Elizabeth became the mother of John the Baptist very late in life when no one expected her to bare a child.
Looking back at my life is depressing. I came of age when phones were tethered to the wall, when VCRs were considered high tech. We didn’t even own one because they were so expensive.
I had to make do with an old, clunky typewriter. I typed crappy, still do. Then, I finally got a word processor typewriter and could see three lines at a time. I did not have all the fine dangle tools, these young whipper-snappers have now.
If only I was in my twenties now! I could really be someone. I could write my dream, best selling novel. Instead, I can barely type on my computer and have to use a microphone to dictate my posts because of arthritis. I feel like the witch in the Disney animated film, Tangled. Green envy, jealous. Does anyone relate?
I am old, disabled, and inferior. All kidding aside, this feeling is no laughing matter. It is real for me, and I hope I am not alone here, right?
I battle daily with this feeling that the best of my life is long gone. Here is the clincher, however. I know in God’s eyes, I am not washed up or “an old gray mare.” Just like Carey writes:
“Age means nothing to God. Whether we’re one or one hundred, if we are breathing air on Planet Earth it’s because we still have value and purpose for the kingdom of Jesus. We may feel worthless to God because there is no spring in our step or twinkle in our eye, but he never stops seeing our immeasurable value.” (Page 44)
“It is important to know we are not alone in our I’m not good enough feelings and that God isn’t repulsed by our insecurities …. while we see our flaws as deal-breakers, God never has …. Instead, he puts a purpose on each of our lives regardless of how broken we are inside. I love knowing that. Only God can look past our messes for our messages.”
I have learned so much reading this book and I am only on Chapter 2, “First Tangle.”
I usually do not recommend a book or write the review until I finish it. This book though is so heartfelt and moving, I know I can safely recommend it. Carey’s message has already touched me to the core. It is worth investing in!
(Note: this was written earlier. I have now read through more than half the book. I still love it and highly recommend it.)
If you want to learn more about Carey Scott and her book, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life, be sure to visit her social media sites:
Her website: http://www.CareyScottTalks.com
Book website: http://untangledwomen.com/ http://untangledwomen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careyscotttalks https://www.facebook.com/careyscotttalks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareyScottTalks
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book, Entangled written by Carey Scott, from Revell in exchange for my honest book review.
I sometimes am so envious of 20 some-things, young women who have it all together. Look at what the world has to offer them now: the most advanced global communication tools ever. I mean where was blogging, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook when I was 20?
It isn’t fair. I am disabled, washed up, and my life seems almost over, can I get a witness? Carey Scott discussion in her book, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life,
on the biblical Elizabeth really hit home with me. If you remember, Elizabeth became the mother of John the Baptist very late in life when no one expected her to bare a child.
Looking back at my life is depressing. I came of age when phones were tethered to the wall, when VCRs were considered high tech. We didn’t even own one because they were so expensive.
I had to make do with an old, clunky typewriter. I typed crappy, still do. Then, I finally got a word processor typewriter and could see three lines at a time. I did not have all the fine dangle tools, these young whipper-snappers have now.
If only I was in my twenties now! I could really be someone. I could write my dream, best selling novel. Instead, I can barely type on my computer and have to use a microphone to dictate my posts because of arthritis. I feel like the witch in the Disney animated film, Tangled. Green envy, jealous. Does anyone relate?
I am old, disabled, and inferior. All kidding aside, this feeling is no laughing matter. It is real for me, and I hope I am not alone here, right?
I battle daily with this feeling that the best of my life is long gone. Here is the clincher, however. I know in God’s eyes, I am not washed up or “an old gray mare.” Just like Carey writes:
“Age means nothing to God. Whether we’re one or one hundred, if we are breathing air on Planet Earth it’s because we still have value and purpose for the kingdom of Jesus. We may feel worthless to God because there is no spring in our step or twinkle in our eye, but he never stops seeing our immeasurable value.” (Page 44)
“It is important to know we are not alone in our I’m not good enough feelings and that God isn’t repulsed by our insecurities …. while we see our flaws as deal-breakers, God never has …. Instead, he puts a purpose on each of our lives regardless of how broken we are inside. I love knowing that. Only God can look past our messes for our messages.”
I have learned so much reading this book and I am only on Chapter 2, “First Tangle.”
I usually do not recommend a book or write the review until I finish it. This book though is so heartfelt and moving, I know I can safely recommend it. Carey’s message has already touched me to the core. It is worth investing in!
(Note: this was written earlier. I have now read through more than half the book. I still love it and highly recommend it.)
If you want to learn more about Carey Scott and her book, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life, be sure to visit her social media sites:
Her website: http://www.CareyScottTalks.com
Book website: http://untangledwomen.com/ http://untangledwomen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careyscotttalks https://www.facebook.com/careyscotttalks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareyScottTalks
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book, Entangled written by Carey Scott, from Revell in exchange for my honest book review.
June 1, 2015
The unhappy truth is that most of us doubt our significance. We measure our importance on the wrong scale, compare ourselves to make-believe beauties, and gaze longingly at the well-behaved children, spit-polished kitchen floors, and scintillating careers of all the “successful” women. We do the calculations — a right muddled math — and come away feeling less-than. Our hearts get tangled in a faulty message of “worthless” and “not good enough.”
Carey Scott needed to let God loosen the knots of insecurity that had wrapped around her heart, and she shares her story with practicality and hope in Untangled. She challenges her readers to “look past our messes for our messages,” because in God’s economy, flaws are not deal-breakers. Instead, they are doorways to trust and acceptance of God’s plan. Carey shares the mike with seven other women who also have learned, through the twistings and turnings of their stories, to let God untangle their expectations; their relationships with husbands, children, and friends; their response to social media; and their yardstick for success.
Carey is very funny, and she uses her sense of humor to shine a spot light of vulnerability on her own painful past and the work of healing God continues to bring to her bruised heart. Like bread crumbs on the path toward freedom, she lists five areas about which she has sworn off “mummy guilt,” and shares the excruciating process of letting go her white-knuckle control so that her husband could step into his role in the family. Shining evidence of God’s grace, friendships with other women are an investment and a precious find, but choosing carefully will result in relationships that build up rather than tear down. Carey laments the sad reality that we are so fallen that even coupons can be a sick guilt-trigger or even lead to a false sense of superiority. Then, most helpfully, she sets up half a dozen caution signs around our use of social media.
Untangled weaves pleasantly between memoir-style narrative and big-sister-style advice where Carey cups your face in her hands and whispers the truth in love. Each chapter ends with an anchor in laser-focused Scripture verses, an “Untangling Prayer,” and questions that will poke, prod, and loosen the knots in the reader’s heart.
No Band-Aid solution, Untangled acknowledges the reality that, while God could miraculously heal our brokenness and fix our insecurities over night, “chances are He won’t.” With that in mind, Carey Scott invites her “sweet friends” to the unguarded life of adventure, lived in company with Christ to guide through the tangles, to silence the lies we speak to ourselves and to restore confidence in and appreciation for the unique workmanship of God.
This book was provided by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Carey Scott needed to let God loosen the knots of insecurity that had wrapped around her heart, and she shares her story with practicality and hope in Untangled. She challenges her readers to “look past our messes for our messages,” because in God’s economy, flaws are not deal-breakers. Instead, they are doorways to trust and acceptance of God’s plan. Carey shares the mike with seven other women who also have learned, through the twistings and turnings of their stories, to let God untangle their expectations; their relationships with husbands, children, and friends; their response to social media; and their yardstick for success.
Carey is very funny, and she uses her sense of humor to shine a spot light of vulnerability on her own painful past and the work of healing God continues to bring to her bruised heart. Like bread crumbs on the path toward freedom, she lists five areas about which she has sworn off “mummy guilt,” and shares the excruciating process of letting go her white-knuckle control so that her husband could step into his role in the family. Shining evidence of God’s grace, friendships with other women are an investment and a precious find, but choosing carefully will result in relationships that build up rather than tear down. Carey laments the sad reality that we are so fallen that even coupons can be a sick guilt-trigger or even lead to a false sense of superiority. Then, most helpfully, she sets up half a dozen caution signs around our use of social media.
Untangled weaves pleasantly between memoir-style narrative and big-sister-style advice where Carey cups your face in her hands and whispers the truth in love. Each chapter ends with an anchor in laser-focused Scripture verses, an “Untangling Prayer,” and questions that will poke, prod, and loosen the knots in the reader’s heart.
No Band-Aid solution, Untangled acknowledges the reality that, while God could miraculously heal our brokenness and fix our insecurities over night, “chances are He won’t.” With that in mind, Carey Scott invites her “sweet friends” to the unguarded life of adventure, lived in company with Christ to guide through the tangles, to silence the lies we speak to ourselves and to restore confidence in and appreciation for the unique workmanship of God.
This book was provided by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
May 26, 2015
Have you ever felt worthless, not good enough, or guilty because you don’t measure up? Have you ever felt like you were alone while everyone else seemed to have their lives together? We all want to feel valued. That we are worth something. We crave the approval and acceptance in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. We always fall short whenever we seek the world’s standards. We also cannot believe we are who God says we are -accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured if we seek these lies.
Carey Scott shares her own personal testimony to help encourage those of us who struggle with insecurity.She teaches women how to untangle your self-esteem from the world and to anchor it in Jesus Christ. She uses very practical strategies on how to move forward and offers comfort that you aren’t alone. Each chapter ends with scriptures to memorize, a personal prayer, and questions to help tie it all in.
I struggle with insecurity a lot so I found this book very encouraging. I loved Carey Scott’s insight and how very true it is. I was impacted the most about what she talked about friendships. We all struggle. We all want friends and to be accepted, but when we learn to let go some of our expectation, the freer we can be. People are always going to let you down, but Jesus never will. While people change, God will remain the same. He will still love you no matter what. That’s the main important truth that she teaches. You might be thinking, well, that’s stupid. That’s not a new concept. You’re right! It’s not. However, when you are so stuck in insecurity you aren’t going to truly believe or grasp that. Many women who struggle already know this truth, but making it real is what is important.
The only thing that bothered me is that most of the scriptures she quoted came from The Message. The Message is a paraphrase of the Bible and isn’t an actual version of the Bible. Many of the scriptures I had to look up in the version that I use which is either the KJV or the ESV. Overall, most of her scriptures matched with what she had to say. There were also certain chapters that didn’t pertain to me at all. There is a complete chapter on marriage and another one on kids. I’m not at that stage in life yet. However, don’t let that stop you from reading her book. While not everything will pertain to you, you will gain a lot out of it.
Note: I received a copy of this book from Revell’s Blog Tour Program for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
Carey Scott shares her own personal testimony to help encourage those of us who struggle with insecurity.She teaches women how to untangle your self-esteem from the world and to anchor it in Jesus Christ. She uses very practical strategies on how to move forward and offers comfort that you aren’t alone. Each chapter ends with scriptures to memorize, a personal prayer, and questions to help tie it all in.
I struggle with insecurity a lot so I found this book very encouraging. I loved Carey Scott’s insight and how very true it is. I was impacted the most about what she talked about friendships. We all struggle. We all want friends and to be accepted, but when we learn to let go some of our expectation, the freer we can be. People are always going to let you down, but Jesus never will. While people change, God will remain the same. He will still love you no matter what. That’s the main important truth that she teaches. You might be thinking, well, that’s stupid. That’s not a new concept. You’re right! It’s not. However, when you are so stuck in insecurity you aren’t going to truly believe or grasp that. Many women who struggle already know this truth, but making it real is what is important.
The only thing that bothered me is that most of the scriptures she quoted came from The Message. The Message is a paraphrase of the Bible and isn’t an actual version of the Bible. Many of the scriptures I had to look up in the version that I use which is either the KJV or the ESV. Overall, most of her scriptures matched with what she had to say. There were also certain chapters that didn’t pertain to me at all. There is a complete chapter on marriage and another one on kids. I’m not at that stage in life yet. However, don’t let that stop you from reading her book. While not everything will pertain to you, you will gain a lot out of it.
Note: I received a copy of this book from Revell’s Blog Tour Program for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 10, 2015
Insecurity seems to be a major issue with women and definitely plenty of books on the subject.
Reading "Untangled", Carey Scott brings a very down to earth, no holding back, been there, gone through the valley look at the importance in trusting God in all matters of our lives.
Like any book, there are some aspects that may not feel applicable to ones life, but Carey presents a very human, having experience many areas in lives that women can connect with stories, along with practical strategies, that even if the reader may not feel like they can connect with, somewhere down the road, they absolutely either will or can have a suggestion for someone they may know going through a bout of insecurity.
Her personal stories are raw.
She brings an open honesty that really dispels any notion that Carey won't understand or wasn't relatable. In fact, reading the first few chapters of "Untangled", there are many times, that you can find an immediate connection to Carey sharing her own experiences of not only being an introvert, but dealing with insecurities that we all feels at some point in our lives.
Women like to feel value in all that we do.
"Untangled" gets that and shows how to find healthy feelings of value that is God glorifying and constructive.
The study questions at the end of each chapter are short, to the point and yet deep.
Although a few questions/prompts are offered,it's enough that it makes this a great book for personal exploration in the tangles in ones life, to be used in a group book setting or as a gift for friend or family that is going through some personal struggle.
The value is in the honesty of the book. These are scenarios that anyone can at some point and time say, they've been through this and Carey doesn't hold back on what she has been through herself.
Based on searching God word and building your strength and identity and worth in and through Him, this is a great book to read. It helps when dealing with issues such as self worth, shyness, introvertism and just figuring out where do you belong to hear from godly women of God that you're not alone in this and there is hope.
Reading "Untangled", Carey Scott brings a very down to earth, no holding back, been there, gone through the valley look at the importance in trusting God in all matters of our lives.
Like any book, there are some aspects that may not feel applicable to ones life, but Carey presents a very human, having experience many areas in lives that women can connect with stories, along with practical strategies, that even if the reader may not feel like they can connect with, somewhere down the road, they absolutely either will or can have a suggestion for someone they may know going through a bout of insecurity.
Her personal stories are raw.
She brings an open honesty that really dispels any notion that Carey won't understand or wasn't relatable. In fact, reading the first few chapters of "Untangled", there are many times, that you can find an immediate connection to Carey sharing her own experiences of not only being an introvert, but dealing with insecurities that we all feels at some point in our lives.
Women like to feel value in all that we do.
"Untangled" gets that and shows how to find healthy feelings of value that is God glorifying and constructive.
The study questions at the end of each chapter are short, to the point and yet deep.
Although a few questions/prompts are offered,it's enough that it makes this a great book for personal exploration in the tangles in ones life, to be used in a group book setting or as a gift for friend or family that is going through some personal struggle.
The value is in the honesty of the book. These are scenarios that anyone can at some point and time say, they've been through this and Carey doesn't hold back on what she has been through herself.
Based on searching God word and building your strength and identity and worth in and through Him, this is a great book to read. It helps when dealing with issues such as self worth, shyness, introvertism and just figuring out where do you belong to hear from godly women of God that you're not alone in this and there is hope.
May 29, 2015
About the Book:
All women want to feel is valued. But problems arise when we seek confirmation that we are "enough "using the world's standards. Almost from birth, we are trained to find the approval and acceptance we crave in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. The result is that we cannot believe we are who God says we are--accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured. We get tangled up in the world's assessment and our own self-judgment.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott shows women how to untangle their self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows readers that God was intentional in how he made them and that he is well pleased with his work. Women will learn practical strategies to escape unattainable standards and the performance-based measuring stick of the world, and find comfort in the fact that they are not alone on the journey.
My Review:
According to the author we will have many tangles in this life and it is up to us to let God have free reign over them all. A lot of times this is no easy feat, us letting God untangle our hurts and problems. The author addresses many of these tangles throughout her book and she draws from her own lessons in life to shed some light on ours and lead us to a place to reach ultimate freedom. We ourselves will never be able to fix our issues no matter what they are, it is only under God's receiving of them that we find true peace.
The author addresses from her own childhood to her married life and beyond. She hasn't always been perfect and she reassures you that you don't have to be either. We can come to God with the freedom knowing that through His different processes He will take care of our needs in all areas of our lives. I don't know about you but that is very comforting to me.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Revell.
All women want to feel is valued. But problems arise when we seek confirmation that we are "enough "using the world's standards. Almost from birth, we are trained to find the approval and acceptance we crave in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. The result is that we cannot believe we are who God says we are--accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured. We get tangled up in the world's assessment and our own self-judgment.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott shows women how to untangle their self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows readers that God was intentional in how he made them and that he is well pleased with his work. Women will learn practical strategies to escape unattainable standards and the performance-based measuring stick of the world, and find comfort in the fact that they are not alone on the journey.
My Review:
According to the author we will have many tangles in this life and it is up to us to let God have free reign over them all. A lot of times this is no easy feat, us letting God untangle our hurts and problems. The author addresses many of these tangles throughout her book and she draws from her own lessons in life to shed some light on ours and lead us to a place to reach ultimate freedom. We ourselves will never be able to fix our issues no matter what they are, it is only under God's receiving of them that we find true peace.
The author addresses from her own childhood to her married life and beyond. She hasn't always been perfect and she reassures you that you don't have to be either. We can come to God with the freedom knowing that through His different processes He will take care of our needs in all areas of our lives. I don't know about you but that is very comforting to me.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from Revell.
May 30, 2015
In her book, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life, Carey Scott addresses this battle for approval and acceptance. She writes very candidly of her own struggles which stemmed from childhood expriences. But the struggle with insecurity did not end until she was way into her adult life.
Life can be difficult and being creatures filled with varied emotions, our thoughts and emotions can often and quickly become a tangled mess. But how to untangle them is where we need direction and focus.
We need to come to the place of recognizing we each have been created uniquely and purposely. God has given us gifts to use specifically where He has placed us both in time and location. His desire is for us to be a blessing to those around us and for them to see His light in and through our lives.
At the end of its chapter, each tangle, comes equipped with applicable Scriptures to be learned and memorized, a prayer, and questions which are excellent for both self-evaluation and group discussions. We can become women who escape the unattainable standards of perfection set by the world around us.
*** I received a copy of this book from Revell for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Life can be difficult and being creatures filled with varied emotions, our thoughts and emotions can often and quickly become a tangled mess. But how to untangle them is where we need direction and focus.
We need to come to the place of recognizing we each have been created uniquely and purposely. God has given us gifts to use specifically where He has placed us both in time and location. His desire is for us to be a blessing to those around us and for them to see His light in and through our lives.
At the end of its chapter, each tangle, comes equipped with applicable Scriptures to be learned and memorized, a prayer, and questions which are excellent for both self-evaluation and group discussions. We can become women who escape the unattainable standards of perfection set by the world around us.
*** I received a copy of this book from Revell for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
June 3, 2015
Carey Scott’s book, Untangled, explores the ways we seek approval and shows us how God can loosen the knots of insecurity in our lives. She spotlights the areas where we tend to focus on ourselves and feel like we don’t measure up from social media to real-life friendships to family relationships and shares the truths of how God sees us.
It feels as if you’re chatting with a friend when Carey describes her irritation over an innocent suggestion of her husband’s, how she feels ashamed over a response to a situation without any good reason, and how something innocuous triggers her defensive feelings and she doesn’t know why.
She asks the question I’ve often asked myself. If I don’t even know why I feel this way, how am I supposed to fix myself? And here’s the answer that just might change our lives. We can’t. Only God can. He knows our insecurities and only he can unravel the lies we believe about ourselves that are tangled up in our self-worth. But Carey goes a step further and tells us how.
She shares her experience of the transforming work of God that we can invite into our lives when we give him access to our hearts. Letting him unravel them because he wants us to experience the abundant life he purposed for us is part of this journey to freedom from them.
It feels as if you’re chatting with a friend when Carey describes her irritation over an innocent suggestion of her husband’s, how she feels ashamed over a response to a situation without any good reason, and how something innocuous triggers her defensive feelings and she doesn’t know why.
She asks the question I’ve often asked myself. If I don’t even know why I feel this way, how am I supposed to fix myself? And here’s the answer that just might change our lives. We can’t. Only God can. He knows our insecurities and only he can unravel the lies we believe about ourselves that are tangled up in our self-worth. But Carey goes a step further and tells us how.
She shares her experience of the transforming work of God that we can invite into our lives when we give him access to our hearts. Letting him unravel them because he wants us to experience the abundant life he purposed for us is part of this journey to freedom from them.
June 2, 2015
Life can be difficult. Our emotions can be complicated, and our insecurities can sometimes turn our hearts into a tangled mess. In Carey Scott’s book Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life, Scott explores how to overcome personal insecurities through Christ.
I liked how Scott was very open about her insecurities, and I enjoyed reading the stories she shared about her husband and children. I also appreciated the stories included that were written by other women, allowing the readers to see a wide range of issues people face. I thought it was great that Scott put a lot of emphasis on issues stemming from social media use, since it can be a problem for many people. Scott came across as down-to-earth and genuine in her writing. I’m glad she differentiated between guilt and shame, and I liked when she pointed out the conditions people make for their happiness or success (i.e. “You’ll be good enough when _____.”) The book includes a lot of helpful Bible verses and handy discussion questions, and would be a great book to read at a Bible study or discuss at a women’s retreat. Untangled is a very encouraging book!
I liked how Scott was very open about her insecurities, and I enjoyed reading the stories she shared about her husband and children. I also appreciated the stories included that were written by other women, allowing the readers to see a wide range of issues people face. I thought it was great that Scott put a lot of emphasis on issues stemming from social media use, since it can be a problem for many people. Scott came across as down-to-earth and genuine in her writing. I’m glad she differentiated between guilt and shame, and I liked when she pointed out the conditions people make for their happiness or success (i.e. “You’ll be good enough when _____.”) The book includes a lot of helpful Bible verses and handy discussion questions, and would be a great book to read at a Bible study or discuss at a women’s retreat. Untangled is a very encouraging book!
June 1, 2015
I really liked this book about self-esteem and our attempts to think we are good enough. Scott shares her own story of being molested at age four. That left a huge wound in her self-worth. She tells about all her attempts to find self-esteem and how it got tangled. I really identified with several of the ways she mentioned. But the only true self-esteem we can find is through Jesus. He can heal the tangle so we can be who He designed us to be. It is a process, one Scott is still on. She includes Scriptures, prayers, and thought provoking questions.
See my complete review at http://bit.ly/1Q1g6WI.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
See my complete review at http://bit.ly/1Q1g6WI.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
August 12, 2015
Untangled by Carey Scott
Each one of the things that we have in our lives can become tangles, from seeking the approval to being the woman we want to be. We are all seeking for someone to say that we are what we are seeking to be in life. Carey Scott delves deep into the tangles and knots that are lives and shows us that there is hope out there for us all. she lovingly takes us thru practical strategies to escape the tangled mess we have gotten ourselves into. We will see that we are not alone in all of our struggles. Reading this book felt like I was reading parts of my story instead of a strangers story. I recommend this book to women of all ages.
Received this book for free for blogging from Revell Reads.
Each one of the things that we have in our lives can become tangles, from seeking the approval to being the woman we want to be. We are all seeking for someone to say that we are what we are seeking to be in life. Carey Scott delves deep into the tangles and knots that are lives and shows us that there is hope out there for us all. she lovingly takes us thru practical strategies to escape the tangled mess we have gotten ourselves into. We will see that we are not alone in all of our struggles. Reading this book felt like I was reading parts of my story instead of a strangers story. I recommend this book to women of all ages.
Received this book for free for blogging from Revell Reads.
June 5, 2015
I thought this book would be interesting to read. However, I was skeptical about how helpful it would be. It didn't take but two chapters to find I was wrong. Carey is very honest in her writing which makes it easy for you to relate to. Just when you are ready to cry because of the truth you now realize in your life, her humor kicks in and she has you laughing instead. I also enjoyed that every chapter has a short perspective from another woman not just Carey, specific bible verses and questions to help you walk through the process of untangling. I will be recommending this book to other women. I just won't let them borrow my copy as I will be rereading it again and again.
July 13, 2015
Carey is such an engaging author. Her honesty, transparency, and love of God just shine through this book. Growing up feeling inadequate and unloved, it took years to realize that she was loved just as she is. She takes us through her personal journey and shows us how we can know that God loves us too.
This book is written with passion. I love everything that she has put into it. I absolutely recommend this read for any one of you that is feeling insecure. That’s pretty much every woman in the world!!
Thanks, Revell, for this wonderful book! As always, this is my honest opinion. Here’s to many more!!
This book is written with passion. I love everything that she has put into it. I absolutely recommend this read for any one of you that is feeling insecure. That’s pretty much every woman in the world!!
Thanks, Revell, for this wonderful book! As always, this is my honest opinion. Here’s to many more!!
May 15, 2015
In "Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life", Carey Scott shares some of her life experiences and shows us that we are not alone. Carey says "But God used each no to help untie my knot of insecurity by teaching me to draw my sense of worth from Him, not the world." What great insight and reminder that our security and worth is from God, not from the world. This book is full of insightful thoughts and scripture. A good book to read and share.
June 3, 2015
Truly amazing book. God is all over the pages of this book. I found myself having to stop a few times as God was reaching to the depths of my tangles and revealing so many things that I'd stored for so long. Even if you don't feel you struggle with anything I recommend you read this book. God is sure to meet you through each chapter.
March 27, 2018
I really appreciated the personal transparency of this author. Although I don't struggle with the "I'm not good enough" feelings as much these days, there were still principles that I could apply to my life. For someone fighting the battle against insecurity, I highly recommend this book.
Each chapter focuses on a specific area or relationship in life. Scripture and personal anecdotes are used to illustrate what insecurity could look like in that area. Every chapter ends with a personal story from someone other than the author about that person's struggle (and victory) in that area of life. Verses of encouragement to overcome insecurity follow that and then a personal prayer. Many of these made me choke up. Also, a few questions for personal reflection or journaling add a way to immediately apply and synthesize the reading.
This is an excellent resource for teachers of teenagers who would certainly be facing down the devil's lies. This book will encourage believers to believe God's truth: we are enough because Jesus redeemed us.
Each chapter focuses on a specific area or relationship in life. Scripture and personal anecdotes are used to illustrate what insecurity could look like in that area. Every chapter ends with a personal story from someone other than the author about that person's struggle (and victory) in that area of life. Verses of encouragement to overcome insecurity follow that and then a personal prayer. Many of these made me choke up. Also, a few questions for personal reflection or journaling add a way to immediately apply and synthesize the reading.
This is an excellent resource for teachers of teenagers who would certainly be facing down the devil's lies. This book will encourage believers to believe God's truth: we are enough because Jesus redeemed us.
October 7, 2017
This is a book for anybody. None of us are perfect. There were so many times when I thought Carey was talking to me personally. I have never been through any of the unthinkable things she went through, but I certainly have tangles. I could not rush through this book. I wanted the message of each chapter to soak in. I am so thankful to Carey for writing her story &a helping to untangle my knots.
November 27, 2018
Good read for women that have hurt in their past and their life feels like a tangled mess. Written by someone who was hurt as a little girls and her long process that continues as she learns to untangle what the world says as compared to what God says.
This is an easy read that may challenge you without taking you too deep.
This is an easy read that may challenge you without taking you too deep.
June 15, 2017
Great read! She is open and honest and no nonsense.
June 12, 2015
When I struggle, it's more often with pride than with insecurity. And deep down, I didn't think this book would really apply to me, but I was happy to read it anyway.
One of the great things about God is that He doesn't shout to the corners of the earth "You are WRONG!" every time that we are wrong. Thank goodness. Because, like usual, well, I was wrong. And like usual, God gave me the opportunity to see what I needed to understand about myself—and the grace to face it.
In the intro, Carey Scott says this: "But in my midthirties God's voice became louder than my brokenness." And I thought, wow, what a perfect way to say what I've learned to be true. Then she shares with complete openness the most vulnerable parts of her story and her inner self, and she walks through the different "I'm not good enough" messages that I think we've all experienced—even though our circumstances and situations may be very different, at their core, our doubts and fears are very similar.
As I mentioned, I don't feel like I struggle much with insecurity. Somehow I've always believed the fact that in spite of all of my failings and inadequacies, God wants me. Yes, I'm overweight; no, I don't care enough to say no to that donut or get up early to go work out. Yes, I know I've messed up plenty. But I don't have the emotional energy to beat myself up for it, so I usually let it go. In many ways, I've grasped the message Carey offers to all of us: that the only way to see ourselves is with the generosity and grace that God gives us.
But along the way, I have certainly had my moments. Untangled revealed to me that I live with those not-good-enough moments much more than I ever knew. I’ve allowed shame to permeate my thoughts. I feel jealousy for other writers who have bigger followings and more book sales. I battle insecurity about my weight, about my personality, about my relationships and my financial and professional positions. And the book also reminded me of some monumentally valuable (and easily overlooked) truths. In spite of it all, He wants us. He loves us. He welcomes us in, allows us to nestle safely under His wing, warmed by His love, transformed by His power.
As Carey wrote, “Even when you mess up, he sees who you are instead of what you've done. Those seasons where you made bad choice after bad choice mixed with bad choice (yeah, that one) didn't scare him off. His perfect love for you never wavered. And even better, there is nothing you can do, more or less, to alter that truth in any way.”
She's right. Absolutely right. And I bet that you have struggled with some of the same feelings of self-worth described in her book. You don't feel like you measure up against that supermom. In your marriage. In your career. In your friendships. In your gifts and in how they're received. You wonder if you've done enough for your kids and how they will measure up against others. If your husband truly still finds you attractive. If you'd be prettier, or more desirable, or more successful if you could just lose that weight. If you will make enough money for the things you want. If someone else could do it—whatever it is—better.
You wonder if you're enough.
The short answer: yes, you are. For the slightly longer answer, pick up a copy of Untangled. And while you're at it, grab one for every other woman in your life, too. You will all be changed for the better by it.
I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
One of the great things about God is that He doesn't shout to the corners of the earth "You are WRONG!" every time that we are wrong. Thank goodness. Because, like usual, well, I was wrong. And like usual, God gave me the opportunity to see what I needed to understand about myself—and the grace to face it.
In the intro, Carey Scott says this: "But in my midthirties God's voice became louder than my brokenness." And I thought, wow, what a perfect way to say what I've learned to be true. Then she shares with complete openness the most vulnerable parts of her story and her inner self, and she walks through the different "I'm not good enough" messages that I think we've all experienced—even though our circumstances and situations may be very different, at their core, our doubts and fears are very similar.
As I mentioned, I don't feel like I struggle much with insecurity. Somehow I've always believed the fact that in spite of all of my failings and inadequacies, God wants me. Yes, I'm overweight; no, I don't care enough to say no to that donut or get up early to go work out. Yes, I know I've messed up plenty. But I don't have the emotional energy to beat myself up for it, so I usually let it go. In many ways, I've grasped the message Carey offers to all of us: that the only way to see ourselves is with the generosity and grace that God gives us.
But along the way, I have certainly had my moments. Untangled revealed to me that I live with those not-good-enough moments much more than I ever knew. I’ve allowed shame to permeate my thoughts. I feel jealousy for other writers who have bigger followings and more book sales. I battle insecurity about my weight, about my personality, about my relationships and my financial and professional positions. And the book also reminded me of some monumentally valuable (and easily overlooked) truths. In spite of it all, He wants us. He loves us. He welcomes us in, allows us to nestle safely under His wing, warmed by His love, transformed by His power.
As Carey wrote, “Even when you mess up, he sees who you are instead of what you've done. Those seasons where you made bad choice after bad choice mixed with bad choice (yeah, that one) didn't scare him off. His perfect love for you never wavered. And even better, there is nothing you can do, more or less, to alter that truth in any way.”
She's right. Absolutely right. And I bet that you have struggled with some of the same feelings of self-worth described in her book. You don't feel like you measure up against that supermom. In your marriage. In your career. In your friendships. In your gifts and in how they're received. You wonder if you've done enough for your kids and how they will measure up against others. If your husband truly still finds you attractive. If you'd be prettier, or more desirable, or more successful if you could just lose that weight. If you will make enough money for the things you want. If someone else could do it—whatever it is—better.
You wonder if you're enough.
The short answer: yes, you are. For the slightly longer answer, pick up a copy of Untangled. And while you're at it, grab one for every other woman in your life, too. You will all be changed for the better by it.
I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
June 11, 2015
This book has been so encouraging! I am not alone!! Someone else has been where I have been! Someone else has heard the voice I hear... I'm not good enough, thin enough, fun enough, pretty enough... simply put....not enough! This wicked lie has haunted me in many areas and when I read Carey's book, I realized I'm not the only woman living under the weight of those lies! Misery loves company, so knowing I'm not alone can be encouraging, but at the end of each chapter, Carey takes it further by prompting introspection to discover the foundation I built the lies upon, by leading me to truth through Scripture, and by giving me a template for prayer so that I might allow God to change my heart towards His Truth! This book has shown me areas in my life where I didn't realize I was tangled; that I have been accepting the way of certain things as "normal". Through Carey's stories of her own life, my eyes have been opened to see that God has a better plan for me and that these things that seem "normal" don't have to be that way! They are a tangle that I can give it to Lord and allow him to change me.
I have laughed out loud while reading this book and I have sobbed! I have had many lightbulb moments and I have recognized places where God has already untangled me! I don't know how Carey does it! It's like I'm having a conversation with her instead of reading a book. I am "listening" to her tell me about her life in a way that is raw, vulnerable and very refreshing, and I'm totally relating to what she's saying; seeing things in my life that need to change and desiring God to work in my life.
This isn't a self-help book, it is a book about recognizing tangles and giving them to God through Scripture and prayer. "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
I have laughed out loud while reading this book and I have sobbed! I have had many lightbulb moments and I have recognized places where God has already untangled me! I don't know how Carey does it! It's like I'm having a conversation with her instead of reading a book. I am "listening" to her tell me about her life in a way that is raw, vulnerable and very refreshing, and I'm totally relating to what she's saying; seeing things in my life that need to change and desiring God to work in my life.
This isn't a self-help book, it is a book about recognizing tangles and giving them to God through Scripture and prayer. "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
June 1, 2015
We all have tangles in our lives. We have areas where we feel insecure. So, I figured this would be a great read for anyone. Well, I was not overly impressed with this one.
I would like to start with what I did like about the book. The author, Carey Scott, is very open and honest in her writing. She does not hide or sugar coat anything. (She starts the book off very candid with a letter to the man who molested her as a child). Another thing I do like about the book is she does say God is the only one who can untangle you.
That gets me to why I gave it three stars. First this book is geared toward women. I am a women and mother of four, two of my children are boys and have tangles as well. I realize her ministry is for women I just didn't care for the heavy emphasis on this book, it felt as a "women only" type deal, when in fact all people of every age, sex, and race have issue they need to work through with God. Also, I feel like most of the book is focused on the problems and wrong thinking we people have. Not enough of the book was devoted to God and how he actually see us. She does get around to saying only God can help you.
I have found out about God's grace recently (a couple a years now). I have found when you realize how much God loves you. When you get revelation of what ALL Jesus did on the cross, then you are free. When you realize God looks at you and sees Jesus, no sin then you don't feel the need to compare yourself to others, hold grudges or be perfect. It is through a relationship with my heavenly father I was able to get free. So, in reading this book I expected to hear something along those lines and I didn't. Instead I read pages after page of people's faults. I didn't see God's love and mercy in the book like I had hoped.
Thank you Revell publishing for giving me a complimentary copy of this book for review.
I would like to start with what I did like about the book. The author, Carey Scott, is very open and honest in her writing. She does not hide or sugar coat anything. (She starts the book off very candid with a letter to the man who molested her as a child). Another thing I do like about the book is she does say God is the only one who can untangle you.
That gets me to why I gave it three stars. First this book is geared toward women. I am a women and mother of four, two of my children are boys and have tangles as well. I realize her ministry is for women I just didn't care for the heavy emphasis on this book, it felt as a "women only" type deal, when in fact all people of every age, sex, and race have issue they need to work through with God. Also, I feel like most of the book is focused on the problems and wrong thinking we people have. Not enough of the book was devoted to God and how he actually see us. She does get around to saying only God can help you.
I have found out about God's grace recently (a couple a years now). I have found when you realize how much God loves you. When you get revelation of what ALL Jesus did on the cross, then you are free. When you realize God looks at you and sees Jesus, no sin then you don't feel the need to compare yourself to others, hold grudges or be perfect. It is through a relationship with my heavenly father I was able to get free. So, in reading this book I expected to hear something along those lines and I didn't. Instead I read pages after page of people's faults. I didn't see God's love and mercy in the book like I had hoped.
Thank you Revell publishing for giving me a complimentary copy of this book for review.
June 10, 2015
When I started reading about Untangled I felt an instant connection to Carey's message. I have struggled with insecurity and that "not good enough" feeling for as long as I can remember. I knew this book would be an awesome God-honoring reminder that I'm not alone, but it was so much more than I expected.
Carey is transparent and down-to-earth in her writing, sharing her struggles and offering wisdom like a trusted friend. She gives powerful insight into common tangles in certain areas of our lives (expectations of women, marriage, kids, domestic disappointment, friendship, social media, success). Through her personal examples and fresh perspective I was able to identify the source of my hang ups, some I didn't even know I had! A few of the realizations I had about myself were heavy, but Carey has a natural ability to make readers feel empowered even in brokenness. As a homemaker and self-professed Martha who takes pride in decorating and having a "perfect" house, the chapter on domestic disappointment really spoke to me about where I'm rooting my identity. Finding my self-worth in these trivial things can distract me from living the Christ-centered life I desire. Ouch! In the last chapter Carey really prepares us for our own untangling journey. She's very honest about the fact that just reading this book isn't going to solve all of our insecurity issues. God is the only One who can loosen the knots and it will take time to go through this process with Him as He reveals and redeems each tangle.
Throughout the book Carey both lovingly encourages and challenges readers to discover that He can take all the messes inside our black and blue hearts and use them to shape us into the masterpieces He created us to be. Untangled is for any woman who is ready to face her insecurity and find her true worth in Jesus.
Carey is transparent and down-to-earth in her writing, sharing her struggles and offering wisdom like a trusted friend. She gives powerful insight into common tangles in certain areas of our lives (expectations of women, marriage, kids, domestic disappointment, friendship, social media, success). Through her personal examples and fresh perspective I was able to identify the source of my hang ups, some I didn't even know I had! A few of the realizations I had about myself were heavy, but Carey has a natural ability to make readers feel empowered even in brokenness. As a homemaker and self-professed Martha who takes pride in decorating and having a "perfect" house, the chapter on domestic disappointment really spoke to me about where I'm rooting my identity. Finding my self-worth in these trivial things can distract me from living the Christ-centered life I desire. Ouch! In the last chapter Carey really prepares us for our own untangling journey. She's very honest about the fact that just reading this book isn't going to solve all of our insecurity issues. God is the only One who can loosen the knots and it will take time to go through this process with Him as He reveals and redeems each tangle.
Throughout the book Carey both lovingly encourages and challenges readers to discover that He can take all the messes inside our black and blue hearts and use them to shape us into the masterpieces He created us to be. Untangled is for any woman who is ready to face her insecurity and find her true worth in Jesus.
June 11, 2015
Carey Scott in her new book, “Untangled” published by Revell gives us Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life.
From the Back Cover: Think you’ll never measure up? Think again.
We all want to feel valued. We crave approval and acceptance in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. But when we seek confirmation that we are enough using the world’s standards, it seems like we always fall short. As a result, we cannot believe we are who God says we are–accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott teaches you how to untangle your self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows you that God was intentional in how he made you–and that he is pleased with his work. You’ll learn practical strategies to escape the unattainable standards of our performance-based world. And you’ll find comfort in the fact that you are not alone on the journey.
Let’s face it we are all tangled. There are parts of us that are all tangled up and need a lot of help to untangle and be straight again. Ms. Scott understands about our entanglements and she dedicates nine chapters to different things that entangle us. Spouse, Kids, Friends, Social Media and Success are just some of what she addresses. And her final chapter is God can untangle anything we give Him. If you want to be smoothed out and trouble-free then this is the book for you.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the Back Cover: Think you’ll never measure up? Think again.
We all want to feel valued. We crave approval and acceptance in the eyes of family, friends, and even strangers. But when we seek confirmation that we are enough using the world’s standards, it seems like we always fall short. As a result, we cannot believe we are who God says we are–accepted, loved, beautiful, and treasured.
With hope-filled writing and plenty of hard-won personal advice, Carey Scott teaches you how to untangle your self-esteem from the world and anchor it in Jesus. She lovingly shows you that God was intentional in how he made you–and that he is pleased with his work. You’ll learn practical strategies to escape the unattainable standards of our performance-based world. And you’ll find comfort in the fact that you are not alone on the journey.
Let’s face it we are all tangled. There are parts of us that are all tangled up and need a lot of help to untangle and be straight again. Ms. Scott understands about our entanglements and she dedicates nine chapters to different things that entangle us. Spouse, Kids, Friends, Social Media and Success are just some of what she addresses. And her final chapter is God can untangle anything we give Him. If you want to be smoothed out and trouble-free then this is the book for you.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
June 7, 2015
I don't normally read the "self-help" sort of books out there. I view reading as more of a brain candy or lose-myself venture. So, when I signed up to review this book, I knew I was taking a chance. But, God must've known that I was going to need to read it!
I must say that I'm cutting the wire close on this review because the past week has been daunting--to say the least. So what better book, aptly entitled "Untangled", should go with my stress-ball of a week? Divine intervention at its greatest!!!
Carey Scott provides a short length (approx. 200 pages) book that focuses untangling the mess we make of things in our life from marriage and kids to friendship and social media. She tackles serious issues with frequent doses of humor that left me literally chuckling out loud--because real life is funny stuff.
I am hesitant to expound too much in fear I may spoil some topics or explain too much. Most of the book is very enlightening and broken down into useful advice and anecdotes. However, some issues she tackles don't really pertain to my life right now (like raising kids). And in other places, I felt she had made her point and I was ready to move on, but she wasn't. Those parts I got a little drowsy on, but overall the book was very informative and there are several dog-eared pages that I want to go back and highlight sections, points or quotes. Overall rating is 4.5 stars out of 5.
(I was given this book free by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
I must say that I'm cutting the wire close on this review because the past week has been daunting--to say the least. So what better book, aptly entitled "Untangled", should go with my stress-ball of a week? Divine intervention at its greatest!!!
Carey Scott provides a short length (approx. 200 pages) book that focuses untangling the mess we make of things in our life from marriage and kids to friendship and social media. She tackles serious issues with frequent doses of humor that left me literally chuckling out loud--because real life is funny stuff.
I am hesitant to expound too much in fear I may spoil some topics or explain too much. Most of the book is very enlightening and broken down into useful advice and anecdotes. However, some issues she tackles don't really pertain to my life right now (like raising kids). And in other places, I felt she had made her point and I was ready to move on, but she wasn't. Those parts I got a little drowsy on, but overall the book was very informative and there are several dog-eared pages that I want to go back and highlight sections, points or quotes. Overall rating is 4.5 stars out of 5.
(I was given this book free by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
June 27, 2015
This is one of the best books I've read this year. It spoke so deeply to my heart and, more importantly, it drew me closer to God. It deals with insecurity (which of us doesn't have some of that?) and how God can untangle the threads of insecurity. She uses the stories of the women of the Bible to show how God worked in their lives and can also work in ours.
The greatest thing about this book is how Carey shares so openly an honestly about her own life which makes us feel safe to really take a good look at how we feel. She doesn't judge but shares in a way as if you're sitting, having tea with her, and she's sharing her heart with you. I love authors that have the ability to do that.
God doesn't want us to live tangled up. He wants to give us freedom, through his son, Jesus. To untangle the horrible knots of our life and give us security and self assurance. This book really speaks to this and gives us the steps to help us to move forward. We don't need to live up to other's expectations of us - only live as God has called us to live and as ourselves!
I highly recommend this book. It spoke so deeply to the insecurities of my life and I believe it will do the same for you. It drew me closer to God and that's always the best thing, in my opinion. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. You really need to get this book!
*This book was provided to me for my honest review by Revell Reads
The greatest thing about this book is how Carey shares so openly an honestly about her own life which makes us feel safe to really take a good look at how we feel. She doesn't judge but shares in a way as if you're sitting, having tea with her, and she's sharing her heart with you. I love authors that have the ability to do that.
God doesn't want us to live tangled up. He wants to give us freedom, through his son, Jesus. To untangle the horrible knots of our life and give us security and self assurance. This book really speaks to this and gives us the steps to help us to move forward. We don't need to live up to other's expectations of us - only live as God has called us to live and as ourselves!
I highly recommend this book. It spoke so deeply to the insecurities of my life and I believe it will do the same for you. It drew me closer to God and that's always the best thing, in my opinion. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. You really need to get this book!
*This book was provided to me for my honest review by Revell Reads
June 9, 2015
"Untangled" starts off in chapter 1 with a letter that the author wrote her abuser after 43 years. That traumatic event is just the beginning of years of insecurity and doubts that Carey has about herself and her self worth. She shares personal stories throughout the book but doesn't dwell on just her own stories and insecurities. She shares examples of other men and women's hardships in the bible and uses scriptures and end of the chapter journaling questions for the reader to ponder.
Alot of the examples and stories I could relate to (Pinterest fails, mommy insecurities, body image, etc) but some examples I could not. (Why would I be jealous of other mom's kids successes?) Thankfully I grew up in a home feeling loved and haven't had anything tragic happen to me to question my self worth and self esteem. One of my biggest fears is for something to happen to my kids like what happened to author Carey Scott.
"Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life" was a good reference book, especially those who struggle with self worth. As women and as moms we shouldn't be so critical and comparing ourselves all the time to others. This book was a good reminder of that!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Books, a division of of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.
Alot of the examples and stories I could relate to (Pinterest fails, mommy insecurities, body image, etc) but some examples I could not. (Why would I be jealous of other mom's kids successes?) Thankfully I grew up in a home feeling loved and haven't had anything tragic happen to me to question my self worth and self esteem. One of my biggest fears is for something to happen to my kids like what happened to author Carey Scott.
"Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life" was a good reference book, especially those who struggle with self worth. As women and as moms we shouldn't be so critical and comparing ourselves all the time to others. This book was a good reminder of that!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Books, a division of of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.
June 10, 2015
God is transforming me because Carey has shared her story about her insecurities in Untangled. It was easy for me to read because she writes with humor and candor. Although my life is so different from Carey’s, I still relate to her story. It’s given me powerful, life-changing insights about my insecurities, some of which I hadn’t previously recognized.
Because of this book, I’ve also been prompted to have some thought provoking discussions with friends about our insecurities. I wish all of my girl friends would read Untangled!
I think this book would be excellent for two friends or a small group of women to read and discuss. I also would use it as a basis to mentor a younger woman so that I could better share my journey and what I wish I had known when I was their age.
I've known Carey for years, so I've watched as she has let God transform her. When she asked me to share my story in Untangled, I didn't hesitate to participate. I was privileged to be able to read Untangled just before it was officially "on the shelves." I would have purchased a copy; however, because I shared my story and I was in a group of early readers, the publisher gave me several copies of the book. I wanted to share my experience about reading Untangled only because of the positive impact this book has had in my life.
Because of this book, I’ve also been prompted to have some thought provoking discussions with friends about our insecurities. I wish all of my girl friends would read Untangled!
I think this book would be excellent for two friends or a small group of women to read and discuss. I also would use it as a basis to mentor a younger woman so that I could better share my journey and what I wish I had known when I was their age.
I've known Carey for years, so I've watched as she has let God transform her. When she asked me to share my story in Untangled, I didn't hesitate to participate. I was privileged to be able to read Untangled just before it was officially "on the shelves." I would have purchased a copy; however, because I shared my story and I was in a group of early readers, the publisher gave me several copies of the book. I wanted to share my experience about reading Untangled only because of the positive impact this book has had in my life.
July 15, 2015
I'm not good enough. I'm not smart enough. I need to be skinnier, prettier, funnier.
Life is full of "not enoughs" and "-ers" that will tangle us up into a knotted mess. In Untangled, Carey Scott shares her own life's journey--and the journeys of other women--as they step back and allow God to untangle the knots into smooth cords of beauty. We weren't created to focus on the ways we fall short. And we weren't created to compare ourselves to the women around us who might be better cooks, chaperones, athletes, mothers, wives, employees--the list goes on and on.
We have one standard, and one place from which to draw our worth, and there is great news!
He thinks you're amazing.
And He wants you to see that too. In Untangled, He gave Carey the words to share practical ways to break through the lies and the ways Satan tries to tangle even our good desires. Carey offers stories, strategies, Scripture references, practical questions, and a prayer to help women navigate marriage, singleness, motherhood, friendship, work, and even social media. This book will have a treasured spot on my nightstand as I pray through my day with the reminder that I truly am worthy of love...just because God created me that way.
I received this book from Revell through the Revell Reads Blog Tour program in exchange for my honest thoughts. I was not required to write a positive review.
Life is full of "not enoughs" and "-ers" that will tangle us up into a knotted mess. In Untangled, Carey Scott shares her own life's journey--and the journeys of other women--as they step back and allow God to untangle the knots into smooth cords of beauty. We weren't created to focus on the ways we fall short. And we weren't created to compare ourselves to the women around us who might be better cooks, chaperones, athletes, mothers, wives, employees--the list goes on and on.
We have one standard, and one place from which to draw our worth, and there is great news!
He thinks you're amazing.
And He wants you to see that too. In Untangled, He gave Carey the words to share practical ways to break through the lies and the ways Satan tries to tangle even our good desires. Carey offers stories, strategies, Scripture references, practical questions, and a prayer to help women navigate marriage, singleness, motherhood, friendship, work, and even social media. This book will have a treasured spot on my nightstand as I pray through my day with the reminder that I truly am worthy of love...just because God created me that way.
I received this book from Revell through the Revell Reads Blog Tour program in exchange for my honest thoughts. I was not required to write a positive review.
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