The Divine Center: Why We Need a Life Centered on Christ and How We Attain It

The Divine Center: Why We Need a Life Centered on Christ and How We Attain It

by Stephen R. Covey
The Divine Center: Why We Need a Life Centered on Christ and How We Attain It

The Divine Center: Why We Need a Life Centered on Christ and How We Attain It

by Stephen R. Covey

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Overview

"For many years," writes the author, "I have felt and seen the need for an organizing principle in life." That principle must be simple but not simplistic; and it must offer total direction in life. This book introduces, explains, and illuminates that principle - centering one's life on God. Part of this concept, aspiring to be Christlike, is not a new thought. What is new and compelling here is the author's sparklingly fresh approach: "We see the world not as it is, but as we are." Hence the multiplicity of views on reality. The perspective, then, the mindset, is crucial. It is indeed "all in the head." To change our life we must change our frame of reference. What if we changed it to "the mind of Christ," to use Paul's term? In a text graphically illustrated and brimming with stimulating thoughts and experiences the author examines twelve common centers or perspectives and their effect on the fundamental dimensions of life - our security, guidance, wisdom, and power. While these perspectives all offer values in varying degrees and emphases, all but one (including the Church and the family) is clearly seen to be ultimately deficient as a life center. Only the divine center meets all the tests. This powerful principle is given vibrant life by an inspiring presentation of "how-to's" - by an imaginative, thought-provoking explanation of the divine-centering process and the detailed steps necessary at its various stages. This is a book of unusual substance and depth. Understandable at several levels, it will be reread often for increased comprehension and motivation. No conscientious reader can fail to be influenced by its message.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781609089795
Publisher: Deseret Book Company
Publication date: 02/06/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

About The Author
Dr. Stephen R. Covey is co-founder of Franklin-Covey Company. An internationally respected organizational consultant, family expert, and teacher, he is perhaps best known as the author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold more than 13 million copies in 36 languages throughout the world. He has served as a mission president (in Ireland), as a regional representative, and on several general Church committee for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Sandra, have nine children and live in Utah.

Hometown:

Provo, Utah

Date of Birth:

October 24, 1932

Date of Death:

July 16, 2012

Place of Birth:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Place of Death:

Idaho Falls, ID

Education:

B.S., University of Utah, 1950; M.B.A., Harvard University, 1957; Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1976
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