How might life look if we lived as though eternity is now? Many of us have fallen into a trap, thinking that God and His kingdom are "up there somewhere" as if He and His dwelling place are distant in reach and in time. But, Jesus came teaching a very different reality.
To every physical aspect of creation, there is a spiritual counterpart. When God created the world, He called it very good. He declared it to be sacred by placing His own image in the world through humanity. He charged humanity to fill the earth, to take dominion, to declare who God is. So, the here and now, this present reality...this is sacred. The tangible is not evil; it is a gift from God. And yet, it's not the end all be all. It is just the beginning, a glimpse, a shadow of the greater reality.
Here we live in the sacred shadow, but one day, when we pass through the veil of perception which blurs our present reality, when we step over the thread of time which is a boundary for now, but won't be a boundary forever and certainly isn't a boundary for God, we will step out of the sacred shadow and into the sacred substance.
In Courtney Cohen's latest book, The Sacred Shadow, explore what reality truly is, encounter the near presence of God, challenge your perception of eternity, and discover the sacredness that exists now during our brief time spent in this shadow-land.
What Leaders Are Saying About The Sacred Shadow...
"The Sacred Shadow is the perfect book to read when trying to make sense of the world we live in. It invites us to discover and understand that eternity is our real home, and we are just passing through earth, pilgrims headed to our glorious promised land. I urge you to read on. And, if you're like me and you get excited at the thought of the supernatural heaven, the spirit world, and holy mysteries being revealed, you will likely call The Sacred Shadow one of your favorites."
Christine D'Clario
International Worship Leader & Award-Winning Artist
Author of Prodigal Heart
"How does an infinite God go about communicating eternal spiritual Truth to the limited hearts and minds of the people He loves? How does a wise father teach young children his ways? In The Sacred Shadow, Courtney Cohen has put her finger on the method of God: hiding every secret and each mystery like Easter Eggs in tufts of grass - barely hidden in the shadows, where they can be found by those who seek them. Every shadow is cast by a great light shining upon a solid reality, and Cohen insightfully redirects our eyes from each shadow to the solid Truth it represents - and to the Great Light that shines behind each of them. Prepare yourself to gather treasures, because Cohen is leading us on the hunt, and there is wisdom to share for those who seek it."
Pastor Zach Neese
Worship Pastor, Gateway Church
Author of How to Worship a King
Author Biography:
Imagine what your life would be like if you knew exactly who God designed you to be! I sought for years to find myself in the opinions of others, my talents, food, relationships, grades and many other places. But I finally came to the end of myself and in that place, the girl who professed a belief in Jesus Christ learned what it meant to live a life defined by Him...lived in Him. Check out Courtney's books, including Refining Identity and her latest release, The Sacred Shadow. I would love the opportunity to speak to your organization or church and share this message of an identity found firmly in Christ! I can use any of my speaking topics or I can prepare a unique teaching for your group. Contact me at ccohen@nowfoundpublishing.com for more information. Please include the following information: your name, email, phone number, church/organization website, and a bit about your event (location, time, theme, venue, anticipated attendance.) Say for yourself, I am who I AM says I am. Connect with me at my blog: IAM.NowFound.org, as well as Twitter and Facebook. God bless! A life lived from LIES to LOVE... Whether through teaching, writing, leading a team, facilitating group discussions, or being a husband and father, I try to approach life with ardent intensity, calling God's design and desire out of others. But it wasn't always that way. As an atheist for most of my life, I debated the existence of the very God I love today with that same passion and intensity. I searched for a solution to the unceasing, unquenchable desire for something greater than me. I explored multiple religions, belief systems, and cultures, only to be temporarily satisfied. Ultimately, I was left lacking true hope or understanding of who I was. I know now that God continued to pursue me, saving me from myself time and time again. In 2002, I experienced complete love and the true fulfillment of my longing for more. It wasn't found in things or through my efforts to reach an enlightened state. This deep satisfaction was achieved only when I surrendered myself, my desires, my will, and my pride to the world's Savior, Jesus Christ. Shortly after that moment, God revealed that He desired for me to share with the world that, although we may feel alone, unfulfilled, lacking, depressed, or abandoned, we are never too lost to be found. This is my heart and the heart of Now Found Ministries: that you would know and be known by your Creator, Savior, and Counselor, and that you would experience His undying love for you. Check out Steven's new book - What Lies Beneath! I'd love the opportunity to speak with your church or organization. Please review my speaking topics or let me know if I can prepare a unique teaching just for your event. You can contact me at: scohen@nowfoundpublishing.com. Imagine what your life would be like if you knew exactly who God designed you to be! I sought for years to find myself in the opinions of others, my talents, food, relationships, grades and many other places. But I finally came to the end of myself and in that place, the girl who professed a belief in Jesus Christ learned what it meant to live a life defined by Him...lived in Him. Check out Courtney's books, including Refining Identity and her latest release, The Sacred Shadow. I would love the opportunity to speak to your organization or church and share this message of an identity found firmly in Christ! I can use any of my speaking topics or I can prepare a unique teaching for your group. Contact me at ccohen@nowfoundpublishing.com for more information. Please include the following information: your name, email, phone number, church/organization website, and a bit about your event (location, time, theme, venue, anticipated attendance.) Say for yourself, I am who I AM says I am. Connect with me at my blog: IAM.NowFound.org, as well as Twitter and Facebook. God bless!
