Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Self-giving love is not only forgiving others who have hurt us but may mean being with others who are crushed by evil. On the cross Jesus joined himself in love with every victim of torture, rape and abuse, every homeless person, every person grieving the loss…

Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering Our Spiritual Identity How do we demonstrate this self-giving love as Christ followers?  One way is to forgive those who have done evil against us. Jesus died forgiving those who had crucified Him. We are asked to forgive those that are hard-to-forgive too. We may begin by expressing our…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity As God’s children we are in an intense spiritual battle and we must recognize the dark forces that oppose us while knowing that in Christ they are already defeated. C.S. Lewis said there are two errors that we must guard against. One is to disbelieve…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity When we pray we need to be honest before God, and not just say what we think God wants to hear. We must come warts and all and not say who we should be or who we could be.  We are to ask for what…

Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Our God who speaks to us, is also our God who listens to us when we speak. We are heard…everything we say, every sigh we make, every cry and groan. Everything is heard by our listening God. Talking with our God who listens has life-changing consequences.…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity It is good to offer up our daily work to God, whether it be preaching a sermon or doing the dishes. “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31.  The ordinary is made…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity We are made more aware of God’s presence when we choose to be constantly thankful. In the Word we are told to be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances. I Thess. 5:16-18. Gratitude is a choice. In whatever circumstances we are in,…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Sometimes we think the secular and sacred are separated in our lives but God’s living presence pervades all of our life and experiences. We can train ourselves to be aware of His presence in the present moment as we learn to turn our minds toward…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity We all have a personal calling but it is not only for our sake but points our hearts towards our neighbor as well. Often we have feelings of resistance towards our calling. We may make excuses  thinking I am a nobody, I don’t know enough…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Each one of us has a unique assignment on this earth, a personal calling.  As Mother Teresa said, “I was not called to be successful, but faithful. Each one of us has something beautiful to do for God.”  The author  invites into a 3 fold…