Discovering Our Spiritual Identity

by Hudson, Trevor; Willard, Dallas

• ISBN13: 9780830810925
• ISBN10: 0830810927
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-01
• Publisher: Ivp Books

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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 Renovar Spiritual Formation Institute and speaks in the U.S. several times a year.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
Drawing a Picture of God	p. 13
Holy Experiment: Knowing God Through Knowing Jesus
Discovering Who We are	p. 22
Holy Experiment: The Beloved Charter; Relating to Others as Beloved
Developing a Christian Memory	p. 35
Holy Experiment: Remembering Jesus in the Gospels; Remembering Our Personal Stories; Remembering the Present Day
Receiving the Kingdom	p. 46
Holy Experiment: Turning Toward Jesus; Opening Clenched Fists
Belonging to the Family of God	p. 54
Holy Experiment: Spiritual Friendship
Becoming Holy, Becoming Ourselves	p. 62
Holy Experiment: Solitude and Silence; A Desert Day; Suffering with a Neighbor
Loving Those Closest to us	p. 73
Holy Experiment: Confession; Listening; Conscious Loving Actions
Discovering God's Call for our Lives	p. 82
Holy Experiment: Discernment
Practicing the Presence of God	p. 90
Holy Experiment: Mindfulness; Thankfulness; Welcoming God into Your Next Task
Opening Our Hearts to God	p. 101
Holy Experiment: Praying Our Feelings; Praying the Psalms; Praying the Lord's Prayer
Overcoming Evil Within and Around Us	p. 111
Holy Experiment: Journaling Your Inner Struggle; Overcoming Evil with Love; Intercessory Prayer
Witnessing to the Good News	p. 124
Holy Experiment: Witnessing Without Words; Divine Openings; Testimony
Stewarding Faithfully What We Posses	p. 137
Holy Experiment: Pledging to Tithe; Divine Ownership
Speaking Words of Life and Power	p. 150
Holy Experiment: Halting Harmful Speech; A Blessing Day; Offering Encouraging Words
Looking to the Life Beyond	p. 163
Holy Experiment: Centering Prayer; The Present Moment; Relinquishment
Growing into Christlikeness	p. 176
Holy Experiment: Hospitality; Praying for Our Enemies
Conclusion	p. 186
Acknowledgments	p. 190
Further Reading	p. 192
Notes	p. 193
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