Spiritual Identities

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.

This collection of essays considers the return of the religious in contemporary literary studies. In the twenty-first century it is now possible to detect a new sacred 'turn' in thought and writing. For some writers, this post-secular identity plays itself out in both a recuperation of religious traditions (Catholicism, Puritanism, Judaism) and a re-invention of the religious imaginary (apophaticism, messianism, apocalypticism, fundamentalism). In literary studies, the implications of the post-secular are revitalizing critical engagement with canonical works and fuelling the reclaiming of neglected writings as questions of the construction of spiritual identities come once again to the fore.

Shannon offers insights into her journey through a valley of doubt, insecurity, and a loss of self, to discover God's wonderful transformative power enabling her to live a life of purpose and destiny fulfillment. (Practical Life)

America has always been committed to the idea that citizens can work together to build a common world. Today, three afflictions keep us from pursuing that noble ideal. The first and most obvious affliction is identity politics, which seeks to transform America by turning politics into a religious venue of sacrificial offering. For now, the sacrificial scapegoat is the white, heterosexual, man. After he is humiliated and purged, who will be the object of cathartic rage? White women? Black men? Identity politics is the anti-egalitarian spiritual eugenics of our age. It demands that pure and innocent groups ascend, and the stained transgressor groups be purged. The second affliction is that citizens oscillate back and forth, in bipolar fashion, at one moment feeling invincible on their social media platforms and, the next, feeling impotent to face the everyday problems of life without the guidance of experts and global managers. Third, Americans are afflicted by a disease that cannot quite be named, characterized by an addictive hope that they can find cheap shortcuts that bypass the difficult labors of everyday life. Instead of real friendship, we seek social media “friends.” Instead of meals at home, we order “fast food.” Instead of real shopping, we “shop” online. Instead of counting on our families and neighbors to address our problems, we look to the state to take care of us. In its many forms, this disease promises release from our labors, yet impoverishes us all. American Awakening chronicles all of these problems, yet gives us hope for the future.

Do you fully understand your identity as a Christian? Not how you see yourself, but as God sees you? In "Spiritual Identity," Brother Larry unveils 16 clear and compelling aspects of the spiritual identity of every Christian, straight from the Bible. He emphasizes that our identity isn't something that we strive for, but something we are. The practical implications of this understanding are mind-blowing. By embracing your true identity, as described in "Spiritual Identity," you will reap even greater joy, confidence, and impact for the kingdom of God and for eternity. 'It is no worthiness of our own that gives us authority in the spiritual arena and Larry gives us chapter and verse to solidify the reality of that truth.' Dean Jones 'Few books contain as much life transforming truth as Spiritual Identity. Embrace this message and your life will be profoundly changed, forever.' Don Bartel The Navigators, Metro Mission Executive Leadership Team 'This book is as inspiring and motivating as it is biblical. A must read, whether you are a newcomer to Christ or more mature in your faith.' H. L. Nigro Author, Before God's Wrath 'Larry has captured the true essence of who we are in Christ.' Carole Davenport, Founder and President, Love Gifts Ministries International 'Brother Larry builds the solid scriptural foundation which reveals that we are priests, kings, ministers, ambassadors for Christ, and much more ' Kent Humphreys, President FCCI / Christ@Work

The rise of identity theft in the world today parallels what is happening spiritually to people all around the world. People are suffering from ?spiritual identify theft.? A plan from darkness has been released on the earth to blind people to their identity in God and from the fruitful and satisfying life God created them to live.In this strategic book Doug Addison exposes seven strategies that are covertly stopping people from living the life that they were created for. He also reveals seven remedies that will radically change your life forever.