Gifts of Self-Esteem - Softcover

Mary Jane Woodger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1599550202 ISBN 13: 9781599550206

Publisher: Cedar Fort, 2007

Synopsis

It is a profound and simple truth: the way we feel about ourselves and the happiness we find in this life is largely determined by our possession of spiritual gifts, especially the three most important - faith, hope, and charity. The prophets Moroni, Paul, and Joseph Smith all received revelations concerning spiritual gifts, and clearly taught that self-esteem is not something we achieve; instead, it is a gift that we receive as we grow spiritually. Drawing on insights from modern prophets and apostles as well as from the standard works, Gifts of Self-Esteem reminds us that the purpose of spiritual gifts is to enlighten and to edify. They are given so we can have peace in this life and feel secure even when we experience disappointment, discouragement, despair, depression, doubt, jealousy, or fear. Rediscover your inner potential as you recognize and develop faith, hope, charity, and myriad other unique spiritual gifts in your life - a lifelong process that will increase your capacity to not only love your neighbor but to genuinely love yourself.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Mary Jane Woodger is an associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. Born and raised in American Fork and Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Woodger has always had a great love for teaching. After obtaining a B.S. in home economics education, Dr. Woodger taught home economics and American history in Salt Lake City, where she received the Vocational Teacher of the Year Award from Jordan School District. In 1992, she completed her M.Ed. at Utah State University. In 1997, she received from Brigham Young University an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, with a minor in Church history and doctrine. Kappa Omicron Nu honored Dr. Woodger in 1998 with an award of excellence for her dissertation research entitled, "The Educational Ideals of David O. McKay. " Dr. Woodger has authored and co-authored numerous articles on doctrinal, historical, and educational subjects. These articles have appeared in various academic journals, as well as venues for the LDS audience including the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Church News, Ensign, and The Religious Educator. Her current research interests include twentieth century Church history, Latter-day Saint women s history, and Church education.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cedar Fort
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1599550202
• ISBN 13: 9781599550206
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190