Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity All that we possess belongs to God….our house, our car our savings etc. It is good to reflect on the personal management of all that we own. Do we think that what is mine is mine and I have the right to use it as…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Jesus stresses the spiritual dangers of having material goods, but he also emphasizes how they can be used for good. He pointed out how the poor widow’s sacrificial offering expressed genuine devotion. Also, how the rich tax collector gave away half of his possessions to…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book. Discovering our Spiritual Identity Jesus talks a lot about money and possessions and what it means to put His kingdom first, to give generously, and to manage our resources responsibly. He talks about this more than any other topic, except for the kingdom of God. Our attitude and feelings…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity A natural outflow of our life of faith is sharing the Lord with others. As we do this He becomes more real to us and deepens our dependence on the Spirit. Jesus tells us to let our lights shine before others.  (Matt. 5:16)  We can…

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…