Sent to Soar: Fulfilling Your Divine Potential for Yourself and for the World [Paperback]

Among books that discern people's reason for living, this one is exceptional for its interfaith perspective and clear text readily accessible to people of all backgrounds. Reverend Poos-Benson mines the wisdom of the great spiritual heroes — Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed, Lao Tzu — to reveal a pattern in how God works in the world. He believes that God has sent us to fulfill a unique destiny; in order to find meaning in life, we must understand why we have been sent and then fulfill that purpose. Having been one of the first responders after the Columbine school shootings, he is well qualified for his focus on the thorny issue of great trauma, empowering readers to become aware of how the divine is moving through their lives in spite of tremendous suffering and evil. He also provides questions for individuals and groups to ponder, resulting in a vibrant text that leads to healing and self-transformation.

To everyone who has ever been called, but can’t discern the message—read this book. To everyone who feels compelled to journey on, but can't find the map—read this book. Stephen Poos–Benson has been there. He knows what he is talking about. He has been sent to bring youSent to Soar! Read it.
--Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author ofPerennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent


Sent to Soaris a creative, honest, humorous, and challenging pathway to deep personal and spiritual transformation. The Rev. Dr. Poos-Benson brings his years of experience with real life and real people face to face with a complex array of ancient and contemporary faith perspectives. This book is a breath of fresh air in an atmosphere often choking from religious ego and easy answers. ReadSent to Soarand risk divine intervention!
-- Rev. Michael Poage, MFA, MDiv, has served United Church of Christ congregations and now teaches English to international students


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