Synopses & Reviews
Brennan Manning believes that all changes in the quality of life must grow out of a change in our vision of reality. Calling into question the prevailing vision of God as a remote overlord who alternately purveys judgment and blessings to his creatures below, Manning shows how this distorted image of God leads to a spirituality that is shallow and ultimately in conflict with the message of the Gospel.
Rooted in the author's compelling grasp of God as a loving parent, The Wisdom of Tendernessgently invites us to embrace the unfathomable mercy, grace, and love of God. By relating to God as a loving parent with the heart of tenderness, we can develop a spiritual life that allows us to let go of worry, stop organizing everything as a means to an end, and begin to live fully in the awareness of God's infinite grace and mercy in each moment. As we come to accept the tenderness of God, our hearts will begin to open, our minds can discern truth, and we can more readily see the divine in others.
A profound exploration of the challenges of Christian living, The Wisdom of Tendernessleads readers to a greater experience of compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation, and reverence.
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“For every thirsty pilgrim who has wandered lifes desert seeking an oasis of grace, your search is over.” Philip Gulley, author of Just Shy of Harmony
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“A passionate, luminously articulate challenge to Christians to move beyond fashionable idolatries and become authentic followers of Jesus...” The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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“An extraordinarily vivid picture of the love of God...” Crystal Lewis, Singer/ Songwriter
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“This is the demanding, unyielding, impatient tenderness of God that will ... give your heart new life.” John Ortberg, author of "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat"
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“Those who long to hear more about divine mercy ... will welcome his brief treatise.” Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
A Stirring Invitation to Accept God's Unfathomable Tenderness
About the Author
Brennan Manning is the bestselling author of many books, including The Ragamuffin Gospel and Ruthless Trust. He leads spiritual retreats in the United States and Europe for people of all ages and backgrounds.