I've
read many of Dekker's novels so when I saw this short and free
spiritual memoir, I was quick to download and read it.
There
are some parts of this booklet I really appreciated. He shares a bit
of his own experience growing up, his disconnect with faith, than an
experience that transformed his vision, seeing who he truly is as a
son of God. We also find out the role writing has played in his spiritual
life.
I
appreciated Dekker's insight into how many of us experience our spiritual
lives. There is an elephant in the room, he writes. “We are not
being who we say we are.” Also, “We call ourselves Christians but
we are not known for the kind of love Jesus said would mark His
followers.”
Dekker
wants to awaken us to a new way of being, The Forgotten Way.
Forgotten: because we are prone to forget the truth of who we are,
the truth that sets us free. Way: because the first believers called
themselves people of the Way.
He
gives a good synopsis of The Forgotten Way in five simple
declarations. Here are just the main points:
- God is infinitely good, God is infinitely complete
- You are remade in the likeness and glory of your Father
- Your journey now is to see who you truly are
- You will only see and be who you are by surrendering your attachment to all other identities
- Love, joy, and peace are the manifestation of your true identity
Even
though I was disappointed that this short work ended with a request
to buy something from him, I think it is definitely worth reading. I
gained some insight into the spiritual life of a favorite author and
I was challenged to admit that there is an elephant in the room. I
recommend it for those reasons.
It's
a free download from Amazon and you can find it here.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Ted
Dekker is the best selling author of over thirty five novels. He and
his family live in Austin, Texas. You can find out more at
http://teddekker.com/.
Outlaw
Studios, 27 pages.
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