The gift of being yourself : the sacred call to self-discovery /
Benner, David G,
The gift of being yourself : the sacred call to self-discovery / David G. Benner ; foreword by M. Basil Pennington. - Expanded edition. - 127 pages ; 21 cm. - The spiritual journey .
Includes bibliographical references.
Identity and authenticity -- Transformational knowing of self and God -- Knowing God -- First steps toward knowing yourself -- Knowing yourself as you really are -- Unmasking your false self -- Becoming your true self -- Identity and the spiritual journey.
Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of one's self. In this profound exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false selves that we hide behind and calls us to discover the true self that emerges from our uniqueness in Christ. Genuine self-understanding revitalizes our spiritual life and leads to the fulfillment of our God-given destiny and vocation. - from back of the book.
9780830846122
2015022996
Spiritual life--Christianity.
Self-realization--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Vie spirituelle--Christianisme.
BV4501.3.B469.G548 2015
The gift of being yourself : the sacred call to self-discovery / David G. Benner ; foreword by M. Basil Pennington. - Expanded edition. - 127 pages ; 21 cm. - The spiritual journey .
Includes bibliographical references.
Identity and authenticity -- Transformational knowing of self and God -- Knowing God -- First steps toward knowing yourself -- Knowing yourself as you really are -- Unmasking your false self -- Becoming your true self -- Identity and the spiritual journey.
Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of one's self. In this profound exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false selves that we hide behind and calls us to discover the true self that emerges from our uniqueness in Christ. Genuine self-understanding revitalizes our spiritual life and leads to the fulfillment of our God-given destiny and vocation. - from back of the book.
9780830846122
2015022996
Spiritual life--Christianity.
Self-realization--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Vie spirituelle--Christianisme.
BV4501.3.B469.G548 2015