Loving People Resources: Authenticity

Authenticity: Feeling free to authentically share who you really are with others and listening to others with a humble spirit.

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Author: John Ortberg
© 2003 Zondervan ISBN 0310228646
Notes: So, you think you're normal? Well, maybe not... The first section of this book is titled "Normal: There's No Such Thing, Dear." From the first chapter, Ortberg helps us all realize that all of us could come with a "slightly irregular" tag -- yet we can live with authenticity with others, despite how un-normal we actually are. Other chapters talk about acceptance, empathy, conflict, forgiveness, confrontation, inclusion, and gratitude.
Resource Access: Purchase at a bookstore or order online
Growth Level: Develop

Author: Gateway Community Church
Gateway Community Church ISBN NA
Notes: Learn what it means to have a Running Partner -- how you can find someone to meet with for encouragement, honesty, prayer, and support along your spiritual journey.
Resource Access: Access free online
Growth Level: All

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Author / Series: Serendipity House / Life Connections
© 2003 Serendipity House Publishers ISBN 1574940902
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: The Life Connections series is an interactive, community-building series. What better style to have for this group study on authentic relationships. You not only learn about relationships and talk about where you struggle, but you also put these lessons into practice in community.
Resource Access: Group leaders may be able to check out a copy otherwise try to order online
Leader Notes: 13 sessions. There are two editions of every Life Connection study -- look for the leader's edition. Books published by Serendipity are available only through them or at Lifeway (not for order thru our bookstore).
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Bill Hybels / InterActions (Willow Creek)
© 2005 (updated) Zondervan ISBN 0310266017
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: Group Study on topics about truth-telling. Each session has Bible study, group interaction, and personal reflection -- all designed to help people find real relationships beyond the superficial level we all too often accomplish.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway online ordering
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Recommended for new leaders. Redone in 2005 - prior edition titled "Transparency.)
Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)

Author / Series: Bill Hybels / InterActions (Willow Creek)
© 1996 or 2005 Zondervan ISBN 031020674X or 0310265886
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: Group Study on topics of authenticity - being honest with God & others. Living with authenticity is living in a way that what you say, what you do, what you believe, and what you think all go together. Authenticity is something we should all strive for in our relationships with others.
Resource Access: Leaders can access at the library or anyone can order online
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Recommended for new leaders. Revised in 2005.
Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)