The following is part 2 of a recent interview that I did with Trevor Hudson. (You can find part 1 here.) Trevor lives in South Africa. He a minister and the author of a number of books. Most recently, he has written a wonderful book entitled Discovering Our Spiritual Identity. I think so much of… Continue reading Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 2)
Category: Spiritual Formation
Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 1)
Trevor Hudson lives in South Africa. He is a Christian minister, author, and encourager to many. I have mentioned his latest book Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God’s Beloved on this blog. I recently asked Trevor several questions that might be of interest to Christians in general and ministers in particular. The following interview… Continue reading Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 1)
Trevor Hudson: God Has Stepped Into Human History
Each Thursday, I will be posting a brief video (1:41) of Trevor Hudson’s reflections on what it means to know God and be formed into the image of Jesus. Scot McKnight said the following regarding regarding Trevor’s recent book, Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God’s Beloved. Trevor Hudson is one of South Africa’s contemporary… Continue reading Trevor Hudson: God Has Stepped Into Human History
Experiencing Life Without Becoming Cynical
I never, ever want to become cynical. You know the cynic. The cynic has a way of seeing the negative in most everything. The cynic doesn’t trust anyone. In the eyes of this person, everybody has an angle. No one really is sincere. Everyone is looking out for themselves! As a result, this person rarely… Continue reading Experiencing Life Without Becoming Cynical
Why I Bought THIS Book For My Children
Moments ago, I placed an order on Amazon. I eagerly hit the “Place Your Order” button. My purchase? Two copies of Scot McKnight’s new book One.Life. One copy is being sent to my daughter in Oklahoma City. The other copy is being sent to my daughter in Tennessee. I don’t do this often. But this… Continue reading Why I Bought THIS Book For My Children
This is a New Year
Today begins a new year and a new decade. Amazing! As this new year and new decade begins, I am reflecting on three characteristics that are very important to me. I want these qualities to be exhibited in my life. These are not recent values. These have been important to me for a long time.… Continue reading This is a New Year
Refusing to Accept Our Contradictions
Sometimes contradictions seems to be all around us. Maybe you have even found yourself in the middle of one. Here are a few examples: A lawyer who has no will. A funeral home director who gives no thought about his own death and funeral. An agent who sells retirement plans but has no retirement plan… Continue reading Refusing to Accept Our Contradictions
On Resilience 5 (Guest Writer-Charlie Coil)
The following post is the continuation in a series by Charlie Coil. You can read part 1 here, part two here, part three here and part four here. Part V: We Don’t Give Up and Quit–But Why? And How? Forrest Gump sits under a tree beside his beloved Jenny’s grave mulling over one of the… Continue reading On Resilience 5 (Guest Writer-Charlie Coil)
On Resilience 1 (Guest writer-Charlie Coil)
The following post is written by Charlie Coil. This is part one of a series entitled, “On Resilience.” Charlie’s words are wise, needed, and thoughtful. (Charlie is completing his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Arkansas. He is also a husband, father, and minister.)Part I: Fragile Clay Jars: Hardly Resilient There’s a funny story… Continue reading On Resilience 1 (Guest writer-Charlie Coil)
Strengthening the Soul (11)
Perhaps you’ve heard people say: “We don’t watch that much television.” Well, maybe. The truth is that many of us watch far more television than we realize. In some homes, the television is always on. Literally! The first person who gets up in the morning turns on the television and it may stay on until… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (11)