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Significant: Becoming a Woman of Unique Purpose, True Identity, and Irrepressible Hope
In the midst of our busy, stressful lives and the increasingly chaotic state of our world, we can lose sight of—or never really discover—our personal significance. We desire meaning and fulfillment but battle the stress and loneliness that often push their way into the forefront of life.
What makes you significant as an individual? As a woman? As a wife, mother, daughter, or friend? No matter what your age or current course in life, you can come to know your remarkable significance and eternal value. As you thirst for relief from stress and loneliness, you can build a foundation on what is divine and eternal, while also immensely practical for this life on earth. The truths God says about you as a woman are powerful and glorious!
In Significant , you will discover that you are the steward of your own self and will be challenged to embrace every season of your life. What is God calling you to do through the power of His Holy Spirit? The days of cowering in fear, hiding behind insignificance, and wallowing in lack of opportunities are over. God is blowing doors wide open for women as never before. It is time for women to march forward in grand anticipation of all that God can do through even one woman submitted to the call of God and filled with His Spirit.
So often we look for identity, purpose, and comfort in all the wrong places. We have sought lasting meaning from temporary fixes, immature voices, and cultural Band-Aids. This book is a call to women who possess a relentless desire to discover their unique purpose, to embrace their true identity, and to be comforted by irrepressible hope.
Significant reminds women from every generation that identity, confidence, and purpose come from who God is —not from how we feel at any given time. How wonderful to know that we are allowed to be both God’s masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time!
You never know your true self until you know yourself in God.
What makes you significant as an individual? As a woman? As a wife, mother, daughter, or friend? No matter what your age or current course in life, you can come to know your remarkable significance and eternal value. As you thirst for relief from stress and loneliness, you can build a foundation on what is divine and eternal, while also immensely practical for this life on earth. The truths God says about you as a woman are powerful and glorious!
In Significant , you will discover that you are the steward of your own self and will be challenged to embrace every season of your life. What is God calling you to do through the power of His Holy Spirit? The days of cowering in fear, hiding behind insignificance, and wallowing in lack of opportunities are over. God is blowing doors wide open for women as never before. It is time for women to march forward in grand anticipation of all that God can do through even one woman submitted to the call of God and filled with His Spirit.
So often we look for identity, purpose, and comfort in all the wrong places. We have sought lasting meaning from temporary fixes, immature voices, and cultural Band-Aids. This book is a call to women who possess a relentless desire to discover their unique purpose, to embrace their true identity, and to be comforted by irrepressible hope.
Significant reminds women from every generation that identity, confidence, and purpose come from who God is —not from how we feel at any given time. How wonderful to know that we are allowed to be both God’s masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time!
You never know your true self until you know yourself in God.
256 pages, Paperback
Published November 5, 2019
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November 21, 2019
Earlier this year, I read Carol McLeod’s “Storm Proof”, and it truly spoke to my heart and stood out as one of the best nonfiction books I read in 2019. Now, however, I think that “Significant” might be eclipsing it for the top spot! With any work of Christian nonfiction, there is a requisite balance of Scripture, information, and detail, and pulling it all together is not an easy task. Furthermore, engaging the reader and making them want to keep turning pages adds to the challenge. What is the best way to speak to and embolden women in today’s self-loving and judgmental culture?
Simply put, “Significant” encourages and builds women up in the Lord. McLeod addresses the contemporary issues that weigh us, as women, down, and she does so through friendly, uplifting, conversational dialogue. As we sift through our identity and purpose, we discover the glorious hope given to us. We can never understand who we are until we realize Whose we are. In God’s own Word, the Bible, He tells us that we are created in His image. McLeod points out two aspects of the Creation that I had not previously considered: that God referred to everything He created as good, but mankind he called “very good”, and that Eve listened to the serpent’s statement that she would become like God if she ate the forbidden fruit when in fact she was already like God! If we realize that we are the pinnacle of God’s creation, and that He has had plans for each of our lives since eternity past, even giving up His own Son Jesus that we might live, how can we feel anything but significant?
Another truth that stood out to me while reading this book is that because God loves us and will always do what is good for us and what will bring Him glory (Romans 8:28), we can trust that we are here, when and where we are, for a purpose. “We were created by God to reveal His heart and to do His good works during this singular moment in all of recorded time.” So we are living today and not at any time in the past because God needs us here, today. McLeod reminds us that “to live a truly significant life, we must simply leave a positive impact on those who surround us.” In five affirming sections, each beginning with the phrase “You Are…”, she demonstrates what God’s Word says about us, addressing the weary, the anxious, the hopeless. As a woman who has dealt with infertility and miscarriage, depression, and cancer, McLeod herself speaks from a place of experience. She uses Hebrew words throughout her book to demonstrate both the strength of meaning and impact of certain Scriptures, which I loved, and concludes each chapter with a quotation, most of which are from women.
For any woman struggling to figure out who she is, why she is, and where she belongs, I highly recommend “Significant.” Let it be a guide that points you to the Bible and to the Lord God Himself. After all, “Your life, dear friend, will only be as significant as your choice to lay down your life and tell Jesus’s story. The overriding, driving purpose of your life is to reveal Jesus to others!”
I received a complimentary copy of this book through CelebrateLit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
Simply put, “Significant” encourages and builds women up in the Lord. McLeod addresses the contemporary issues that weigh us, as women, down, and she does so through friendly, uplifting, conversational dialogue. As we sift through our identity and purpose, we discover the glorious hope given to us. We can never understand who we are until we realize Whose we are. In God’s own Word, the Bible, He tells us that we are created in His image. McLeod points out two aspects of the Creation that I had not previously considered: that God referred to everything He created as good, but mankind he called “very good”, and that Eve listened to the serpent’s statement that she would become like God if she ate the forbidden fruit when in fact she was already like God! If we realize that we are the pinnacle of God’s creation, and that He has had plans for each of our lives since eternity past, even giving up His own Son Jesus that we might live, how can we feel anything but significant?
Another truth that stood out to me while reading this book is that because God loves us and will always do what is good for us and what will bring Him glory (Romans 8:28), we can trust that we are here, when and where we are, for a purpose. “We were created by God to reveal His heart and to do His good works during this singular moment in all of recorded time.” So we are living today and not at any time in the past because God needs us here, today. McLeod reminds us that “to live a truly significant life, we must simply leave a positive impact on those who surround us.” In five affirming sections, each beginning with the phrase “You Are…”, she demonstrates what God’s Word says about us, addressing the weary, the anxious, the hopeless. As a woman who has dealt with infertility and miscarriage, depression, and cancer, McLeod herself speaks from a place of experience. She uses Hebrew words throughout her book to demonstrate both the strength of meaning and impact of certain Scriptures, which I loved, and concludes each chapter with a quotation, most of which are from women.
For any woman struggling to figure out who she is, why she is, and where she belongs, I highly recommend “Significant.” Let it be a guide that points you to the Bible and to the Lord God Himself. After all, “Your life, dear friend, will only be as significant as your choice to lay down your life and tell Jesus’s story. The overriding, driving purpose of your life is to reveal Jesus to others!”
I received a complimentary copy of this book through CelebrateLit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
November 22, 2019
I know that I have struggled all my life to feel important and have a purpose. Growing up I constantly heard how stupid I was and that I would never amount to anything. I now know those were words that the enemy wanted me to believe. If I'm walking around in self doubt then the enemy knows he can continue to control my life. This book has refreshed me in ways I can't describe. It is nice to read, "Discover why you were born and go for it with every ounce of creativity and passion in your soul!" That sentence gets me excited and empowers me to forget about those words spoken in my life that squashed my dreams.
One of the thinks I liked about the book was when the author identified how more comforting it is to talk to someone who has gone through the struggles you have. People say they understand how you are feeling, but a person who has walked in your shoes can better relate to you. If you have been abused, someone who has experienced the same thing will be able to guide you with compassion and understanding. The simple fact is we are all significant. God made us in His own image to love each other, show mercy and lead people to Him.
Another chapter I liked talked about being alone. I am alone a lot and sometimes find myself lost. The book encourages us to " use those uninterrupted hours to pray to the Father." It is an opportunity to draw closer to Him and feel His presence in our lives. Being a woman is special and we need to embrace that. The last pages of the book to me were very powerful. I will end my review with this from the book." Live each day knowing that God's plan for your life is always surrounded by His abundance and undeniable peace."
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
One of the thinks I liked about the book was when the author identified how more comforting it is to talk to someone who has gone through the struggles you have. People say they understand how you are feeling, but a person who has walked in your shoes can better relate to you. If you have been abused, someone who has experienced the same thing will be able to guide you with compassion and understanding. The simple fact is we are all significant. God made us in His own image to love each other, show mercy and lead people to Him.
Another chapter I liked talked about being alone. I am alone a lot and sometimes find myself lost. The book encourages us to " use those uninterrupted hours to pray to the Father." It is an opportunity to draw closer to Him and feel His presence in our lives. Being a woman is special and we need to embrace that. The last pages of the book to me were very powerful. I will end my review with this from the book." Live each day knowing that God's plan for your life is always surrounded by His abundance and undeniable peace."
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
November 23, 2019
My Thoughts on Significant:
I love a good encouraging book. Sometimes you just need another woman in your corner saying I see you and I hear you and let me walk with you. That is what this book is. It’s not someone preaching to you how you should change this or that to improve these things.
Sometimes in life, we lose ourselves in the busyness. Life just gets too much and too hard. We have so many roles as women that we’re trying to do and it’s hard to remember that we’re really doing something of value all the time.
Last year I was talking to a friend. We both are moms of many but in different seasons of life as hers are growing and getting older with no babies in the house anymore. The common theme though was that we don’t know who we are anymore. Our whole identity is wrapped up in us as a wife or us as a mother but not in who we ourselves are. What makes us tick? What do we truly enjoy on our own?
I’m not saying that having your identity as a wife and mother is bad, but I am saying that we can lose ourselves along the way and it’s okay to have things that we enjoy and still knowing who we are while devoting our lives to our family. It’s not an either/or type scenario.
I highly recommend this book to all women who may be feeling a little lonely and lost in their mothering. It’s going to be great for you.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
I love a good encouraging book. Sometimes you just need another woman in your corner saying I see you and I hear you and let me walk with you. That is what this book is. It’s not someone preaching to you how you should change this or that to improve these things.
Sometimes in life, we lose ourselves in the busyness. Life just gets too much and too hard. We have so many roles as women that we’re trying to do and it’s hard to remember that we’re really doing something of value all the time.
Last year I was talking to a friend. We both are moms of many but in different seasons of life as hers are growing and getting older with no babies in the house anymore. The common theme though was that we don’t know who we are anymore. Our whole identity is wrapped up in us as a wife or us as a mother but not in who we ourselves are. What makes us tick? What do we truly enjoy on our own?
I’m not saying that having your identity as a wife and mother is bad, but I am saying that we can lose ourselves along the way and it’s okay to have things that we enjoy and still knowing who we are while devoting our lives to our family. It’s not an either/or type scenario.
I highly recommend this book to all women who may be feeling a little lonely and lost in their mothering. It’s going to be great for you.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
November 20, 2019
Author Carol McLeod has written a captivating book for women. It is a Christian Living book but could be used as a devotional. I found it to be thought provoking, inspiring, and something that would be beneficial to any woman.
Using scripture, biblical principles, and examples author McLeod speaks to women about their importance and self-worth. She states “I want all women to know their eternal value, to understand their God-given purpose, and to walk in their sacred calling in life.” Don’t all Christian women yearn for this?
The author has an engaging style of writing. In her opening she said as she penned her book she “pictured you, the reader, across the kitchen table from me.” That is exactly how it reads, like a conversation with a helpful friend sharing good counsel.
The opulent words drew me in and made me want to continue reading. However this is a book that needs to be read a chapter at a time and ruminated. There are twenty-eight chapters dealing with various topics. The chapters are short but powerful. I loved the inspirational quote at the end of the chapter from people I recognized, such as Max Lucado, Barbara Bush, and Beth Moore.
This is a heavy hitting book that has the potential to change lives. While some of the information is known it is presented in a delightfully new fashion. It would be a wonderful book club selection and great gift.
I highly recommend this book. Any woman would certainly glean a bit of encouragement and inspiration. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit but these are my honest words.
Using scripture, biblical principles, and examples author McLeod speaks to women about their importance and self-worth. She states “I want all women to know their eternal value, to understand their God-given purpose, and to walk in their sacred calling in life.” Don’t all Christian women yearn for this?
The author has an engaging style of writing. In her opening she said as she penned her book she “pictured you, the reader, across the kitchen table from me.” That is exactly how it reads, like a conversation with a helpful friend sharing good counsel.
The opulent words drew me in and made me want to continue reading. However this is a book that needs to be read a chapter at a time and ruminated. There are twenty-eight chapters dealing with various topics. The chapters are short but powerful. I loved the inspirational quote at the end of the chapter from people I recognized, such as Max Lucado, Barbara Bush, and Beth Moore.
This is a heavy hitting book that has the potential to change lives. While some of the information is known it is presented in a delightfully new fashion. It would be a wonderful book club selection and great gift.
I highly recommend this book. Any woman would certainly glean a bit of encouragement and inspiration. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit but these are my honest words.
November 24, 2019
"Significant"by Carol McLeod is a wonderful book that is really encouraging. I feel every woman should read and have their own personal copy whether they feel like they are significant or not because I think we all feel at times that we aren't.
This statement is in the book and I made it a Facebook post along with the statement, This book is for women but I believe this statement is for males also as both men and females struggle with this
This book is a book to read over and over! Here is the statement from the book" Your body is only the the frame that holds the masterpiece that the Creator made. Please don't go through life disappointed by how you look or by the type of package you are in."
This book has really impacted me and made me realized that I am created by God and I should rejoice that He loves me and that makes me "Significant." Again, I repeat every woman should read and have their own personal copy of this book.
While reading this book, I kept calling my friend and shared things that I was reading with her.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
This statement is in the book and I made it a Facebook post along with the statement, This book is for women but I believe this statement is for males also as both men and females struggle with this
This book is a book to read over and over! Here is the statement from the book" Your body is only the the frame that holds the masterpiece that the Creator made. Please don't go through life disappointed by how you look or by the type of package you are in."
This book has really impacted me and made me realized that I am created by God and I should rejoice that He loves me and that makes me "Significant." Again, I repeat every woman should read and have their own personal copy of this book.
While reading this book, I kept calling my friend and shared things that I was reading with her.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
November 23, 2019
Women wear many "hats" throughout and are constantly busy as a wife, mom, employee,
volunteer, etc, that we many times put ourselves last. Women struggle to find how they
really fit into this world and to be the Woman that God has designed us to be.
Carol McLeod has written a book that helps Women realize they have Significance in the
world as an Individual Woman. Significant is a Non-Fiction book that has got to be the
BEST Non-Fiction book I have read this year. Carol McLeod uses Scripture and Biblical
principles to point Women in the direction of searching for our Significance.
I am always doing for others and I most certainly have put myself last for many years.
Significant made me realize that God has a plan for me as an Individual Woman and
I need to take care of me. I have Significance outside of being a "Wife, Mom, and all
the other hats I wear". I have been extremely encouraged in reading this book.
Significant is a WONDERFUL book that can be read as a Group Bible Study or alone
or used as a Devotional. I HIGHLY recommend it for all Women!
volunteer, etc, that we many times put ourselves last. Women struggle to find how they
really fit into this world and to be the Woman that God has designed us to be.
Carol McLeod has written a book that helps Women realize they have Significance in the
world as an Individual Woman. Significant is a Non-Fiction book that has got to be the
BEST Non-Fiction book I have read this year. Carol McLeod uses Scripture and Biblical
principles to point Women in the direction of searching for our Significance.
I am always doing for others and I most certainly have put myself last for many years.
Significant made me realize that God has a plan for me as an Individual Woman and
I need to take care of me. I have Significance outside of being a "Wife, Mom, and all
the other hats I wear". I have been extremely encouraged in reading this book.
Significant is a WONDERFUL book that can be read as a Group Bible Study or alone
or used as a Devotional. I HIGHLY recommend it for all Women!
November 19, 2019
A book designed to help women realize their God-given potential and significance, this can be a life-changer. So many of us feel as if we can never measure up to what is expected of us by society and even of ourselves. Instead, we should consider what God teaches about our roles and our worth. Twenty-eight powerful chapters address pertinent issues and deliver truths to transform our thinking. Filled with biblical principles and applicable verses and examples, I think everyone can find helpful information to positively affect their everyday life and future. Of course, it is geared to women of Christian faith, but I would encourage any woman to explore its pages to find personal truths for their lives. God wants vibrant women fulfilling their unique purpose. This text can help in that effort. I wish I’d had it when I was young. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.
November 24, 2019
As I began to read this book, I recognized how easy it is to become trapped in the lies that I am insignificant and serve no purpose here on earth. But that is a lie Satan wants me to believe. This book beautifully illustrates the fact that we are here on earth for one reason and that is the Highest God created us in His Image and formed us for a purpose.
With a combination of conversational style, Bible verses, questions and more, this book will make you think and recognize how important we are to God and in God’s eyes. I love the fact that Carol McLeod begins the book by delving into the fact she wants her readers to become dear friends. As I read the words on the pages of the book that fact became clear.
So if you are struggling with believing you have a purpose or if you just want a Biblical confirmation of how important you are to God, check out this book for yourself.
I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review.
With a combination of conversational style, Bible verses, questions and more, this book will make you think and recognize how important we are to God and in God’s eyes. I love the fact that Carol McLeod begins the book by delving into the fact she wants her readers to become dear friends. As I read the words on the pages of the book that fact became clear.
So if you are struggling with believing you have a purpose or if you just want a Biblical confirmation of how important you are to God, check out this book for yourself.
I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review.
November 27, 2019
My Review
I really enjoyed how empowering this book felt for me as a woman. I was reminded that I am a child of God first and foremost outside of just being a wife, mom, nurse, church teacher, and all the roles that we play as a woman. While these are all worthy callings, this book looks at finding ourselves that God created us to be and how he can use us with any background and even in the most mundane of every day lives. This book reminded me how my identity is truly found alone in Christ, and that loneliness, lack of purpose or feeling lost is common in women among all seasons of life. The book was short chapters so you could easily read and then pick it back up. The book was relatable, and enjoyable to read. I recommend this book for any woman in any season of life searching for value and purpose in their lives.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own.
I really enjoyed how empowering this book felt for me as a woman. I was reminded that I am a child of God first and foremost outside of just being a wife, mom, nurse, church teacher, and all the roles that we play as a woman. While these are all worthy callings, this book looks at finding ourselves that God created us to be and how he can use us with any background and even in the most mundane of every day lives. This book reminded me how my identity is truly found alone in Christ, and that loneliness, lack of purpose or feeling lost is common in women among all seasons of life. The book was short chapters so you could easily read and then pick it back up. The book was relatable, and enjoyable to read. I recommend this book for any woman in any season of life searching for value and purpose in their lives.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own.
December 2, 2019
I fell in love with this book from the start. It was somewhere in "a personal word from Carol" between her references to Elisabeth Elliot, the unseen reality she shares that lives beneath her role as grandmother, and the part where I was encouraged to tell people that she wrote this book just for me! That's when I had one of those moments, you know, when you meet someone new and something just clicks? And in the very next paragraph she writes, "I am hoping that these first three chapters might draw you into developing a friendship with me." She had already accomplished this in her first three pages! You will love this book. Grab a copy for yourself and a friend or two!
I was given a copy of this book for free. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
I was given a copy of this book for free. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
November 12, 2019
A careful and prayerful study of the biblical truths presented will help Christ-following women learn not only who they are in Christ, but how God created them for His glory and honor. From a strong biblical foundation, Carol McLeod says, “I want all women to know their eternal value, to understand their God-given purpose, and to walk in their sacred calling in life.”
Although there are a few places I would choose different wording for what she is explaining, I recommend this book for women of all ages. It is a good study for individuals and small groups.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book for reviewing from Carol McLeod. I was not required to provide a positive review. Thoughts in “My Two Cents” are my own opinion.
Although there are a few places I would choose different wording for what she is explaining, I recommend this book for women of all ages. It is a good study for individuals and small groups.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book for reviewing from Carol McLeod. I was not required to provide a positive review. Thoughts in “My Two Cents” are my own opinion.
November 16, 2019
Encouraging, probing, inspiring, heart-healing, full of life-lessons and suggestions worth prayerful contemplation and consideration. Significant is a lavishly written and very thorough book which is best when savored slowly in order to let the meditations permeate and one’s heart and mind to fully grasp the messages. I am grateful that Carol McLeod was faithful to the call to write this book which contains so many essential messages for women of all ages and stages. I will definitely be gifting this one and I highly recommend this memorable book!
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book. A favorable review was not required, no compensation was received, and all views expressed are my own.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book. A favorable review was not required, no compensation was received, and all views expressed are my own.
November 13, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. I loved that the chapters were short. You could really use it as a quick devotional if you wanted.
I found this book very engaging, which is saying a lot about non-fiction, as I often struggle with that. But Carol used scripture, real life stories and truth and had me wanting to come back each day to see what she would say next.
I found this also empowering and a great reminder of who God created me to be. So much more then I am currently living.
A copy of this book was given to me through the Celebrate Lit Team. All opinions are my own.
I found this book very engaging, which is saying a lot about non-fiction, as I often struggle with that. But Carol used scripture, real life stories and truth and had me wanting to come back each day to see what she would say next.
I found this also empowering and a great reminder of who God created me to be. So much more then I am currently living.
A copy of this book was given to me through the Celebrate Lit Team. All opinions are my own.
November 24, 2019
Significant
Significant is a nonfiction book I found very interesting. The author talks to you in everyday language. I did not feel like I was being preached to like some books I have read. I love how the book was written for women. I really could relate to the chapter called Overwhelmed. Life can be overwhelming a lot. I loved the advice the author how on that.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. This book review is my own opinion.
Significant is a nonfiction book I found very interesting. The author talks to you in everyday language. I did not feel like I was being preached to like some books I have read. I love how the book was written for women. I really could relate to the chapter called Overwhelmed. Life can be overwhelming a lot. I loved the advice the author how on that.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. This book review is my own opinion.
February 13, 2025
The book spoke a lot about purpose and a bit about identity. I find the book to be very boring with few ahah moments. I get the sentiment of the book and can appreciate it but I feel like there are other books that have a similar premise while offering more value than this one.
January 18, 2025
DNF- unpopular review
The chapters just seemed overly receptive and then the description of us worldly like ‘chicken poo’ I just need a bit more depth in a book of this type.
The chapters just seemed overly receptive and then the description of us worldly like ‘chicken poo’ I just need a bit more depth in a book of this type.
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