The Search for Significance: Workbook [Paperback]

Robert S. McGee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1992

Search for Significance helps those who struggle with low-self esteem, approval-based self-worth, blaming themselves for past failures, and shame. This popular study helps people build self-worth on the forgiveness and unconditional love of christ instead of relying on their own abilities to please others. (12 sessions)

A Leader Guide (ISBN: 080549989X) is available separately to offer instruction for leading a small-group study.

Editorial Reviews

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"I agree with Billy Graham, 'This book should be read by every Christian."'
-- Discipleship Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: B&H Publishing Group (December 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805499903
• ISBN-13: 978-0805499902
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #356,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The textbook on Biblical self-worth., April 26, 1999

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Todd Hudnall (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Search for Significance (Paperback)

Robert Mc Gee has written what I consider the definitive textbook on Biblical self-worth. You will learn God's system of value compared to the world's system. Instead of finding our value through possessions, performance and other people's opinions of us, we can base our value on our intrinsic worth through creation and redemption. Practical daily application tools are also provided. This is a wonderful book for those battling with significance issues, which are the root of a myriad of negative behaviors and mental disorders.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-Changing Book, October 20, 1998

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[e-mail] (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Search for Significance (Paperback)

I read this book when I was in a psychiatric hospital for depression and an eating disorder. I don't know if I would have made it out without this book. I learned how much the opinions of others DON'T count and how much God's opinion does count...and I actually belive it!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See Yourself As God Sees You!, June 25, 2004

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Search for Significance (Paperback)

McGee has written an excellent book (contrary to what some reviewers say) about obtaining significance in life through Jesus Christ (what He did for us and Who He is) instead of through our fleshly effort and the fickle approval of others.

Among the points McGee covers in the book include:

1. The abundant life does not mean a problem-free life.
2. Our worth is based on what God says about us and what Jesus Christ did for us, not our performance or the opinions of others.
3. God wants to be the Lord of our lives and He is unwilling to share that Lordship with anyone or anything.
4. Express your hurt and anger to God first before going to other people (the Psalmnist often did this).
5. The worries of this world are the main culprit in hindering our spiritual growth.
6. Christ, not self-improvement, is to be the goal.
7. God is not obligated to bless us, but does what is best for His honor and our growth.
8. 5 ways to use God's affirmation as an offensive weapon for changing our lives.

Yes, despite the pain and pressure in our lives, we can and do have a hope in Jesus Christ!

Read the book and be encouraged to focus on Jesus instead of yourself or others, to get your self-worth and significance.

Highly recommended!