The Forgotten Way Meditations - Ted Dekker

If you've ever read any of my reviews of Ted Dekker's books, you'll know he's hands down my favorite author.  The man has been gifted with being able to reach people with the written word.  While I love fiction, I am very picky about the nonfiction I read.  Honestly, it's because I hate it.  I can't get through it, which is why I made it part of my yearly reading challenge.  When I saw this book, I knew there was a high chance I'd get through it - I mean, it's Ted Dekker!  If you want a little intro about this book, read my review of Waking Up.

This book has 21 meditations.  Each week, you're exploring one of three truths: The Truth, The Way and the Life.  You're discovering who you are by putting aside all labels this world has given you (even ones you've given yourself) and seeing with new eyes.  You'll see who you are, be able to forgive and let go of anxiety and anger by realizing we shouldn't define ourselves by the ways of the flesh.  We're spiritual beings, here for just a short time.  It is only God who can define who we are: His son or daughter.

These meditations spoke to me.  They're truths I've probably heard many times, but they are put forward in a way that made me say, "I never thought of it that way before." And I ended up thinking that more than once.  That's saying something, since I grew up in the church.

At the end of the book is all the Scriptures that are referenced in the meditations.  These are called the reflections and are written by Bill Vanderbush.  Some of my favorite points in the book are summed up in there, so even if you know the verses, I recommend going back there and reading through them again.  It's worth it.

Getting this book is a little tricky.  I was able to get it through the initial fundraising campaign, where the book sold out.  There are plans to print more in early 2016.  Last I read, there are NOT plans to publish this through the retail market, so if you want to know when it will be available, go to The Forgotten Way website and sign up for the alert. You're not obligated to buy anything.

I heartily recommend this book.  I haven't read many devotionals that touch me in such a way, and I can't really express in words how this can change the way you see the world.  I plan on reading through this book again this year, and possibly picking up a few copies for friends when they're available again.  Great Book!

*Update - The book is available on The Forgotten Way website, alone or in various bundles.