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Anonymous: Jesus' hidden years...and yours Paperback – September 5, 2011

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In Anonymous, learn to recognize the riches in the uncelebrated seasons of your life. When your potential is unseen and your abilities are unappreciated, use those times as opportunities to develop an unshakable identity and to find rest in God's timing—just as Jesus did.

Unsettling spaces are actually the surprising birthplace of true spiritual strength.

Most of Jesus’ first thirty years went unnoticed by the world, but that season of quiet anonymity prepared Him for true greatness...and made Him unshakable when His time had come. Using Jesus' hidden years as inspiration, Alicia Chole memorably demonstrates how to:

  • Resist resentment when your accomplishments go unnoticed
  • Repurpose your own hidden years and experience deep growth
  • Resolutely live out God's dreams for you with integrity and confidence

We all experience times of hiddenness, when our potential is unseen and our abilities remain uncelebrated. This book will encourage you to not rush through those times by reminding you that these anonymous seasons of the soul hold enormous power to cultivate character traits that cannot be developed any other way!

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An award-winning writer, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole’s messages address both head and heart and are often described as grace-filled surgeries. Alicia is a speaker, author, and leadership mentor who enjoys thunderstorms, jalapenos, and honest questions. To explore Alicia’s other books or learn more about her ministry, visit www.aliciabrittchole.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson; 8.7.2011 edition (September 5, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785298398
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785298397
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.63 x 8 inches
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Whether in person or in print, Alicia's voice carries an invitation to walk with God anew. A former atheist, her love for God and His Word overflows to bring ancient truth to life.

An award-winning author and international speaker, Alicia's messages have been featured on DayStar, TBN, Propel, Christianity Today, Guideposts, Faith Gateway, and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Often described as a captivating communicator, Alicia speaks, writes, mentors, and serves as the founding director of Leadership Investment Intensives, Inc, a non-profit devoted to providing personal soul-care to leaders in the marketplace and church. Her book, Anonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years and Yours, is highly regarded by leaders and learners around the globe.

Alicia holds a DMin in Leadership and Spiritual Formation (George Fox Evangelical Seminary). With her husband (Dr. Barry Jay Chole) of 27 years, she joyfully parents their three extraordinary children in a country home off of a dirt road surrounded by loads of laundry, laughter, and love.

To learn more about Alicia, visit her website at www.aliciachole.com or on twitter @aliciachole.

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Alicia Britt Chole has truly been Set Apart to help people see God’s love & purposes in their lives!
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Alicia Britt Chole has truly been Set Apart to help people see God’s love & purposes in their lives!
"Anonymous: Jesus’ Hidden Years…and Yours" by Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has been skillfully written to take us on an eye-opening and liberating journey of being hidden in God. While reading her book, I simultaneously listened to the Audible version. (I’m SO GLAD she was the Narrator! Outstanding job!) I also viewed the 12-part "Anonymous" video series on the Alicia Britt Chole YouTube Channel. WHY did I go to this extent? Because I found, right from the start, that "Anonymous" was WELL WORTH the "Soaking" time!One of the many things that stood out to me within her book is that the Lord NEVER wastes any of our time - even if we may feel we're "on pause" from fulfilling our dreams. He, in actuality, is lovingly protecting us and growing us - as we look to Him, trust Him, and rest in Him. There's ALWAYS a greater purpose in any waiting!In fact, this book has reminded me, once again, that being hidden away in Christ is not just about getting through a challenging season. But, even more so, it’s about cultivating a "moment-by-moment hiddenness mindset" - where we humbly and gratefully position our hearts and incline our ears to follow His will and Word always. This is a beautiful expression of our love and worship for Jesus!After being formally trained in ministry and involved in ministry for many years, there’s no doubt in my mind that Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has been "Set Apart" to help people see God’s love and purposes for their lives. In fact, for those who sense God’s call on their lives, I really feel this book can be a very important "Guiding Light" for anyone desiring to enter ministry, or who already is in ministry, or who has retired from ministry.Dr. Chole truly is one of the BEST communicators I’ve ever read or seen. Whether it be through her writing, her teaching, her public speaking, or her on-camera poise - she has indeed been gifted of the Lord!THANK YOU, Dr. Chole, for writing this book! Blessings to you, your family, and ministry!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
This book has changed my heart and soul and mind about Jesus and God. This is the second book I’ve read by this author, she has a way of drawing you in to the heart of God with her simple yet sacred ways of leading you right to God’s heart. It will change everything you think you know about God. Super highly recommend this.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
BEST FRIGGIN BOOK EVER JUST BUY IT PLZ
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
I'm obsessed with this book and it's message.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
I read this book, after I had read Alicia’s other book “40 Days of Decrease”.
Her way with words in “Anonymous” has made me so very grateful for the hidden seven year season I have just journeyed through. I now understand the “why” in the journey as I stand, waiting, on the edge of my next place of purpose.
I highly recommend this book to those who have found themselves to be hidden and seek understanding.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
"Anonymous: Jesus’ Hidden Years…and Yours" by Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has been skillfully written to take us on an eye-opening and liberating journey of being hidden in God. While reading her book, I simultaneously listened to the Audible version. (I’m SO GLAD she was the Narrator! Outstanding job!) I also viewed the 12-part "Anonymous" video series on the Alicia Britt Chole YouTube Channel. WHY did I go to this extent? Because I found, right from the start, that "Anonymous" was WELL WORTH the "Soaking" time!

One of the many things that stood out to me within her book is that the Lord NEVER wastes any of our time - even if we may feel we're "on pause" from fulfilling our dreams. He, in actuality, is lovingly protecting us and growing us - as we look to Him, trust Him, and rest in Him. There's ALWAYS a greater purpose in any waiting!

In fact, this book has reminded me, once again, that being hidden away in Christ is not just about getting through a challenging season. But, even more so, it’s about cultivating a "moment-by-moment hiddenness mindset" - where we humbly and gratefully position our hearts and incline our ears to follow His will and Word always. This is a beautiful expression of our love and worship for Jesus!

After being formally trained in ministry and involved in ministry for many years, there’s no doubt in my mind that Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has been "Set Apart" to help people see God’s love and purposes for their lives. In fact, for those who sense God’s call on their lives, I really feel this book can be a very important "Guiding Light" for anyone desiring to enter ministry, or who already is in ministry, or who has retired from ministry.

Dr. Chole truly is one of the BEST communicators I’ve ever read or seen. Whether it be through her writing, her teaching, her public speaking, or her on-camera poise - she has indeed been gifted of the Lord!

THANK YOU, Dr. Chole, for writing this book! Blessings to you, your family, and ministry!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
"Anonymous: Jesus’ Hidden Years…and Yours" by Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has been skillfully written to take us on an eye-opening and liberating journey of being hidden in God. While reading her book, I simultaneously listened to the Audible version. (I’m SO GLAD she was the Narrator! Outstanding job!) I also viewed the 12-part "Anonymous" video series on the Alicia Britt Chole YouTube Channel. WHY did I go to this extent? Because I found, right from the start, that "Anonymous" was WELL WORTH the "Soaking" time!

One of the many things that stood out to me within her book is that the Lord NEVER wastes any of our time - even if we may feel we're "on pause" from fulfilling our dreams. He, in actuality, is lovingly protecting us and growing us - as we look to Him, trust Him, and rest in Him. There's ALWAYS a greater purpose in any waiting!

In fact, this book has reminded me, once again, that being hidden away in Christ is not just about getting through a challenging season. But, even more so, it’s about cultivating a "moment-by-moment hiddenness mindset" - where we humbly and gratefully position our hearts and incline our ears to follow His will and Word always. This is a beautiful expression of our love and worship for Jesus!

After being formally trained in ministry and involved in ministry for many years, there’s no doubt in my mind that Dr. Alicia Britt Chole has been "Set Apart" to help people see God’s love and purposes for their lives. In fact, for those who sense God’s call on their lives, I really feel this book can be a very important "Guiding Light" for anyone desiring to enter ministry, or who already is in ministry, or who has retired from ministry.

Dr. Chole truly is one of the BEST communicators I’ve ever read or seen. Whether it be through her writing, her teaching, her public speaking, or her on-camera poise - she has indeed been gifted of the Lord!

THANK YOU, Dr. Chole, for writing this book! Blessings to you, your family, and ministry!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
There’s nothing wrong with being hidden in Christ. Let Him do His perfect work in you. Chole helps us see the beauty of being hidden while also developing a deeper bond with God. We may feel like we are not seen but that’s not true. In the quiet places is where some beautiful and important work is happening for when we are or in the world. Chole clarifies what it can look like in those secret places of prayers, healing, and restoration.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
I wasn’t sure whether I’m in a season of anonymity or not, but a good friend suggested we read this book in our book club. My realization after diving into it is that this book is for every season, for everyone. It’s incredibly profound and impactful. I found myself highlighting and underlining almost every sentence until I got to the point where I thought “Okay, I can’t highlight EVERYTHING!” The insights Alicia shares are concise, yet poetically unpacked without being repetitive. There’s no fluff, just beautifully laid out wisdom.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
I wasn’t sure whether I’m in a season of anonymity or not, but a good friend suggested we read this book in our book club. My realization after diving into it is that this book is for every season, for everyone. It’s incredibly profound and impactful. I found myself highlighting and underlining almost every sentence until I got to the point where I thought “Okay, I can’t highlight EVERYTHING!” The insights Alicia shares are concise, yet poetically unpacked without being repetitive. There’s no fluff, just beautifully laid out wisdom.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020
In a time when Christians take inspiration from Jesus' 3-year ministry to claim that God has called them, to rush into "ministry", to unscrupulously phrases like "God called me to...", and to pursue the spotlight under the guise of serving God, this book calls us instead to learn about obscurity and anonymity from the 3 decades of Jesus' hidden years and to practice it. This book is amazing and powerful. I'm not done reading it because almost every sentence profound and requires me to stop and meditate. Please do yourself a favor and read this book.. Here's a quote that has really stayed with me “ However, when we state our desire to “be like Jesus,” we are not referring to Jesus’ anonymous years. “I want to walk like Jesus walked and live like Jesus lived!” is generally not equated in our hearts with, “I want to live 90 percent of my life in absolute obscurity!” Our enthusiastic declarations that we want to “be like Jesus” reference Jesus’ visible years . . . with a few notable exceptions. In these statements we are not saying, “I want to subject my body, spirit, and mind to an extended wilderness experience,” or, “I want to be brutally beaten, suffer excruciating pain, and be murdered at the hands of mocking sinners.” No. Our desire to “be like Jesus” contains several exemption clauses, not the least of which are Jesus’ hidden years, desert experiences, temptations, tortures, and crucifixion. We will pass on those, thank you. What we are most definitely interested in, however, is Jesus’ character and authority. How we long to see his character and authority transform this broken world through our lives!”
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BelzG
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2020
Been going through my hidden years for a while now. This book has placed everything into perspective. I'm learning to appreciate my hidden years and all the growth and learning being experienced. If despite all your best laid plans, things have not turned out the way you envisioned or if you feel that your life has been on pause for an interminably long time with no reason that you can decipher, then this book is for you.
Kerri Ho
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing wisdom
Reviewed in Australia on February 2, 2017
Excellent biblical encouragement evidently coming not from a theoretical stance but from a life well lived and weathered through life's seasons. Reading and prayerfully applying this books wisdom will be transformational.
Stephy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall in love with Jesus more, and makes scripture alive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2021
I'm not usually a person who reads devotions, but this book made me ponder on why embrace humility and obscurity, and I was eager to turn to the next chapter. Even though in the gospels Jesus' ministry life is shown, the importance of the 90% of his hidden life makes absolute sense now, and why he wants his disciples to focus on that part too. Definitely looking to buy more copies for my friends.
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Marilyn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for transitions in life
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2016
This is a good book to read when you are going through a transition such as retirement. As we go through transitions, our self-esteem can take a hit but that's OK. We have the opportunity to develop in the qualities that really matter and know that we are deeply valued by God. The author relates how most of Jesus' life on earth was spent anonymously.
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Samuel Deakin
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2020
Absolutely brilliant. Written at and for a time where hiddenness is undervalued. Spoke directly to me in so many different ways. Encouraging, inspiring but also convicting in a gentle way.

Perfect for anyone who feels hidden, unfulfilled, anonymous or anyone who holds a microphone, leads people, and has authority
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