Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God's Beloved - Softcover

Hudson, Trevor; Willard, Dallas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830810927 ISBN 13: 9780830810925

Publisher: IVP, 2010

Synopsis

Each chapter in this workbook by Trevor Hudson is peppered with "holy experiments," simple practices that bring us into God's presence and help us experience life as his beloved. At the end of each chapter is a set of questions which are ideal for discussion with one or two spiritual friends or a small group. This practical and winsome book covers topics such as

• hearing and speaking with God
• growing in spiritual friendship
• practicing stewardship of our work and play
• learning discernment
• approaching our death and the world beyond
• living now in the kingdom of God

Wherever you may find yourself along the Way, a real and vital spirituality awaits you in these pages.

About this title

About the Author

Trevor Hudson is a pastor in South Africa and the author of a number of books, including Listening to the Groans (Upper Room). He is a teaching fellow with the Renovaré Spiritual Formation Institute and speaks in the U.S. several times a year.

Review

"A moving, inspiring, easy-to-read testimony to the pure goodness of God. By posing pertinent questions, Trevor Hudson takes us into the transforming, healing presence of God. Individuals and groups desiring to grow in grace and go deeper into God could benefit enormously from applying themselves to this profound and powerful book." (Joyce Huggett, author of The Joy of Listening to God)

"From his long-time pastoral heart and skills, Trevor invites us to be shepherded and strengthened with practices that immerse us in God and lead us into Christlikeness." (Jan Johnson, spiritual director and author of Invitation to the Jesus Life and Spiritual Disciplines Companion)

"I consider Trevor Hudson to be a wonderful friend. He must be because even after my wife started using one of his books (instead of mine) for a college course she was teaching on spiritual formation, I still like him. And she's certain to begin using Discovering Our Spiritual Identity, because I can hardly imagine a better resource for Christ-following; like the author, it is practical and profound." (Gary W. Moon, M.Div., Ph.D., vice president, Richmont Graduate University, and author of Apprenticeship with Jesus)

"I met Trevor Hudson one sunny day in his home country, South Africa. The moment I met him I knew him to be a profoundly spiritual person, and our lengthy conversation that day confirmed my initial impression. Trevor Hudson is one of South Africa's contemporary spiritual masters. The book in your hands contains the wisdom of a gentle pastor guiding each of us into a deeper walk with a God who heals. If I had one person I'd choose to be a pastor to my children, it would be Trevor Hudson." (Scot McKnight, author of Jesus Creed and blogger at www.patheos.com)

"To those who have already discovered him, Trevor Hudson is a much loved and trusted spiritual guide who is known for his practical books on the Christian spiritual journey. Organized around sixteen signposts toward a renewed spirituality that is centered in Jesus, Discovering Our Spiritual Identity presents a series of what he calls 'holy experiments'―time-tested practices that hold the potential of transforming hearts and minds, attention and awareness, willing and doing. Don't just read this book; take the time to live it, to make space in your life for these experiments to gain a foothold. It will leave you forever changed." (Dr. David G. Benner, author of Opening to God and The Gift of Being Yourself)

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0830810927
• ISBN 13: 9780830810925
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 197