Stop Being Someone You're Not: Embracing Your God-Given Identity

Dr. Barb Gilliam is a trusted voice and leader in the areas of addiction recovery, spiritual formation, and mental health. Her commitment to spiritual integrity and care for those caught in the throes of addiction has led to many finding new life in Christ. She has dedicated her life to the welfare of others and combines a life of experience and spiritual maturity to her work. I highly endorse this book. -Donald A. Lichi, PhDPsychologist, Vice President, EMERGE Counseling MinistriesDr. Barbara Gilliam's story gives us strength to break the chains of others' expectations and to challenge us to respond to our authentic selves. Her humor and wealth of insight make this not only a valuable tool but also a delightful read.-Shari Beckett, RN, PhD, MA It's never too late to: Discover the gift of your genuine and unique identity God has created.Allow the Lord to replace unhealthy habits and relationships with life-giving skills and practices. God desires an intimate personal relationship with you, not religious rituals or activities.Say goodbye to shame and rejection and welcome God's purpose, plan, and unconditional love. Be reconciled to God. God made him [Jesus] who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:20-21, NIV).Let God's Word instill hope and adjust your focus on eternal values and rewards.Start living the complete life you were created to live by connecting to God.