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The Search for Significance

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Off the bandwagon, plus a few thoughts

I’m sure by now that it is painfully obvious that I’m not doing the commentary on “The Search for Significance” as I’d intended. I did have good intentions, but you know what those pave! As it turned out, I’ve been keeping up with my assigned reading of the book (but just barely), and [...]

The Search for Significance: Chapter One - The Light Comes On

From the book:
Many of us are hurt emotionally, relationally, and spiritually, but because we are unaware of the extent of our wounds, we don’t take steps toward healing and health. Our problem is not stupidity but a lack of objectivity.
The author suggests that there are a variety of reasons for this lack, ranging from [...]

The Search for Significance: Introduction

The introduction is a very brief overview, and it kind of sums up for me the reasons I’m so excited to read this book. It tells of lives changed and people healed through the message of freedom God has for us, and the truth of God’s “love, forgiveness, and purposes for your life.”
The more [...]

The Search for Significance: a schedule

My local group started meeting last Tuesday, but I was out of town. Fortunately, Leanna went and grabbed the schedule (and thoughtfully made copies for Daniel and I). The pace is two chapters a week, but I’m a little behind (and I haven’t even started yet!), so here’s what I’m planning on for [...]

Upcoming: an online book review/group reading The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee

Well, the title mostly says it, but here’s the scoop: my church has small groups that do different things. One group I participate in is a mountain biking group; we ride on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings.
We also have “Tuesday Night” where we have a potluck-y supper and then split into groups. Most [...]