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​Relaxation Therapy Group Coaching Cohort​​​

 

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Flourish Communities: Advent

Fridays, Thanksgiving - New Year's

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Vineyard Christian Church

1055 McNaughten Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43213

 

Advent is a special time for remembering how God fulfilled his promised to Israel through Jesus. It's not only about looking back; it's also about looking forward. Jesus urged us to remain ready and waiting for his second coming. Advent helps us honor the past and ready ourselves for what is to come. Each week we will reflect on one of the four themes of Advent: Hope, Faith, Joy and Peace.

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​​The Gift of Being Yourself

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Fridays, January - February

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Vineyard Christian Church

1055 McNaughten Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43213

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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 what if there is also value in knowing yourself? 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 exploration of Christian identity, The Gift of Being Yourself illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. The Holy Spirit begins to expose 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, showing that self-understanding leads to the fulfillment of your God-given destiny and vocation.
 

Through this book study, you can:

• Identify and let go of the false selves that hold you back.

• Discover your true self rooted in your identity in Christ.

• Understand God’s purpose for your life through deeper self-awareness.

• Embrace authenticity without needing to compare or strive to be someone you’re not.

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There is a saying - "Be yourself. Everyone else is taken." You 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.