There are certain character strengths that can more than make up for various obstacles to learning and success in life. Grit is one of these character strengths. Manifesting itself as persistence, undaunted courage, determination, steadfastness, and a refusal to back down in the face of adversity, grit is a character strength that can lead to success no matter how high the obstacles. Readers learn how to acquire and demonstrate grit in their daily lives. Real-life role models--both everyda...

Many people, both in and outside of the church, have misconceptions about Adam and Eve in the garden, as well as miss the rich symbolism of Eve as the mother of all living and a woman's representation in the tree of life symbolism. Because of cultural overlays onto this allegory, societies have twisted and lost the lessons - and template - for consecration in marriage and the eternal divinity within womanhood, as well as the measure priesthood plays in the entire narrative.Through ...

There are few character strengths more essential and central to success--academic, social, professional, familial--than self-control. Without self-control, no amount of intelligence, wealth, social connections, good grades, or charm will allow the individual to attain and maintain success and happiness. More than many character strengths, self-control can be readily learned and practiced. Readers will discover here that self-control is a discipline like any other that requires steady effor...

We Are Adam: The Partnership of Adam and Eve in the Garden and What it means for you. Author:Ramona Siddoway Many people, both in and outside of the church, have misconceptions about Adam and Eve in the Garden, as well as miss the rich symbolism of Eve as the Mother of all living and a woman’s representation in the Tree of Life symbolism. Because of cultural overlays onto this allegory, societies have twisted and lost the lessons--and template--for consecration in marriage and the eternal ...