David Benner

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  Gift Of Being Yourself (Expanded)

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  Foreword By M. Basil Pennington
  Preface: Identity And Authenticity
  1. Transformational Knowing Of Self And God
  2. Knowing God
  3. First Steps Toward Knowing Yourself
  4. Knowing Yourself As You Really Are
  5. Unmasking Your False Self
  6. Becoming Your True Self
  Epilogue: Identity And The Spiritual Journey

  Appendix: For Reflection And Discussion
  A Six-Session Discussion Guide To The Gift Of Being Yourself
  A One-Session Discussion Guide To The Gift Of Being Yourself
  Notes

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  “Grant, Lord, that I may know myself that I may know thee.” -Augustine

  Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But 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 for you. Paradoxically, the more you become like Christ, the more you become authentically yourself.

  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 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.

  Rest assured, you need not try to be someone you are not. But you will deepen your experience of God through discovering the gift of being yourself.

  This expanded edition, one of three titles in The Spiritual Journey trilogy, includes a new epilogue and an experiential guide with questions for individual reflection or group discussion.

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  Spirituality And The Awakening Self

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  Being human is a lifelong journey of becoming. This journey defines our humanity, for it is a journey toward our source and our fulfillment, described in Christian theology as union with God. If we remain open to God as our sense of self awakens, we experience a deeper consciousness of being in him. The self that emerges during this process is larger, more enlightened, and whole.

  David Benner, who has spent thirty-five years integrating psychology and spirituality, presents psychological insights in a readable fashion to offer readers a deeper understanding of the self and its spiritual development. Drawing on a broad range of Christian traditions, Benner shows that the transformation of self is foundational to Christian spirituality.

  This book will appeal to readers interested in a psychologically grounded, fresh exploration of Christian spirituality; professionals engaged in pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual direction; and students in ministry development and spiritual formation courses. Questions and answers for individual or group use are included at the end of each chapter.

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