Digging for Diamonds explores 12 key facets which help you understand your unique Godgiven gifts and how you can live a valuable purposeful life. Are you tired of living on planet shallow Have you realised that there is nothing super about superficial If so then its time to get real What is hidden matters. What you cant see always shapes what you can see. And this is true for us too. God doesnt want us to be shallow people so no matter how impressive or not we appear to be its what happens beneath the surface that matters most of all. So its worth digging a bit deeper to find out what is really valuable. Often it is in the hidden and slightly messy places where we find the greatest treasure of all. Its in the darkness that we often find diamonds. This book looks at 12 different facets of diamonds and the lessons we can learn from them such as being unique but flawed being resilient knowing our value being transformed and becoming a prism through which transformation happens. Cathy Madavan will in turns make you laugh and make you think. As you read and reflect on each chapter you will be challenged to move past the surface and to really dig deep into the treasure beneath the surface in your own life. You may well be richer than you realise. Content Benefits Digging for Diamonds encourages us to dig deeper and discover more of the lifetransforming treasures of our identity strength character and purpose that God has already placed within us right where we are. Helps you to find the treasure hidden in the messiness of life Encourages you to be brave and move beyond the culture of shallowness to authenticity Uses the metaphor of diamonds to deliver life lessons Each chapter includes a Bible reading teaching questions and a prayer Studies themes such as identity and purpose Perfect for quiet times or discipleship groups as well as personal use Will encourage you to see that you are precious to God Gain a deeper understanding of your unique Godgiven identity and g