{"product_id":"the-gift-of-being-yourself-the-sacred-call-to-self-discovery-paperback","title":"The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid G. Benner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eM. Basil Pennington\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmbark on the Spiritual Journey of Knowing Your True Self \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Grant, Lord, that I may know myself that I may know thee.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Augustine \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuch is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But what if thereis also value in knowing yourself?\u003c\/b\u003e Christians throughout the ages have agreed that there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of the self. Discerning your true self is inextricably related to discerning God's purposes foryou. Paradoxically, the more you become like Christ, the more you become authentically yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. Heexposes the false selves that you may hide behind and calls you to discover the true self that emerges from your uniqueness in Christ. Freeing you from illusions about yourself, Benner shows that self-understanding leads to the fulfillment of your God-given destiny and vocation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Being Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e, you can: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify and let go of the false selves that hold you back. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover your true self rooted in your identity in Christ. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstandGod's purpose for your life through deeper self-awareness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace authenticity without needing to compare or strive to be someone you're not. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expanded edition, one of three books in The Spiritual Journey trilogy, includesa new epilogue and an experiential guide with questions for individual reflection or group discussion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to try to be someone you are not. Instead, as you uncover your true self, you'll deepen your experience of God through discovering the gift of being yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In contrast to other books filled with drive-through pop psychology and sound-bite spirituality, Benner, a psychologist and spiritual director, offers an impressively deep and challenging introduction to Christian self-discovery...\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Publishers Weekly Starred Review, January 2004 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid G. Benner is an internationally known depth psychologist, transformational coach, and author whose life passion has been helping people walk the human path in a deeply spiritual way and the spiritual path in a deeply human way. His books include \u003ci\u003eSacred Companions\u003c\/i\u003e and the Spiritual Journey trilogy, including \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Being Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.1 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863871750432,"sku":"9780830846122","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/OzlyH-Qjzc9780830846122.webp?v=1781641371","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-gift-of-being-yourself-the-sacred-call-to-self-discovery-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}