Discover Your True Self: How to Silence the Lies of Your Past and Actually Experience Who God Says You Are

From the Inside FlapChip Ingram is the founder and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over thirty-five years, Chip is the author of many books, including Discover Your True Self, Marriage That Works, Culture Shock, The Real Heaven, The Real God, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California.Seeing yourself as God sees you is essential to overcoming your deepest struggles, having healthy relationships, living in freedom, and fulfilling your life purpose. Yet most of us look at ourselves with warped mirrors, believing lies that lead to shame, guilt, fear, insecurity, and spiritual stagnation. The lies of our past keep us stuck, struggling with the same issues and habits for years. But according to the first three chapters of Ephesians, that's not how God sees us at all.Pastor and author Chip Ingram wants to open your eyes to your true self, the "new you" that God sees, the person who is immeasurably valuable and beautiful. In this Scripture-soaked book, he shows you how getting God's perspective- satisfies your search for significance- undoes your shame- makes you secure- frees you from comparing yourself with others- helps you discover your calling- and moreAre you ready to see yourself as God sees you? Then let Chip Ingram show you how to silence the lies of your past and experience your true identity.From the Back CoverPraise for the Books of Chip Ingram"Chip Ingram has a way of taking complex and intimidating material and making it accessible and applicable to everyone."--Kyle Idleman, pastor, author of Grace Is Greater, on Why I Believe"We all need straight answers to the questions we ask about God, faith, and the Bible. Chip Ingram helps us to get our hearts and minds around the most important issues we face and offers authentic and transparent answers."--Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX, on Why I Believe"Chip Ingram provides wonderful insight to help you see God's character as presented in Scripture. In these pages, he offers practical biblical help to live out the implications of a refreshed and renewed perspective of God. The principles in this book will inspire, encourage, and empower you to become more like Jesus Christ."--Rick Warren, founding pastor, Saddleback Church, on The Real God"The principles that my good friend Chip Ingram outlines in this book will inspire, encourage, and enable any sincere reader to maximize their God-given potential for the glory of God and for the good of others. Only read this if you want your life to matter."--Tony Evans, PhD, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, on Good to Great in God's Eyes"Is it possible to articulate timeless biblical truth without resorting to anger and argument? Is it possible to lovingly embrace those with whom we disagree without compromising our beliefs? The answer to both of these questions is a resounding YES--and Chip Ingram explains how it's all possible in this timely and relevant book."--Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family, on Culture ShockAbout the AuthorChip Ingram is the founder and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over thirty-five years, Chip is the author of many books, including Discover Your True Self, Marriage That Works, Culture Shock, The Real Heaven, The Real God, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California.