Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity We open ourselves to heaven by letting go and letting God. When we die we are forced to let go of all we possess.  But throughout our lives there are also minor deaths which we can rehearse the art of letting go and letting God.…

Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity We can begin to live an eternal life today, here and now in this world. We don’t have to wait until we die. We can open ourselves up to heaven through the practice of Being Still. We are encouraged to do that as it says in…

Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Our view of death and dying affects the quality of our present lives. Death is not the final word for it was defeated by the resurrection of Jesus. As His children we shall never die, in the sense that our spirit lives forever.  Our bodies may…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Our words are important and in Prov. 18:21 says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” When used carefully words can be used to reveal ourselves, to build community, and to bring healing. When used carelessly, they can create confusion, hurt others,…

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…