Brennan Manning is a writer whose words flow poetically from his pen. In this latest work Brennan reminds us of the length, breadth, depth and height of the love of God and God's deep [furious] passion to love us. If we get nothing else in this life Manning says we have to get that we are loved unconditionally by God. We cannot and do not deserve that love, and yet we are loved and this is the good news we all need to hear.
Having read a number of Manning's other works, "Ragamuffin Gospel," "Ruthless Trust," and "The Importance of Being Foolish," I didn't find much in here that was new. That being said it was restated in an extremely helpful and accessible way.
If you are in need of being reminded how much God loves you then this is a must read book. It is easily digested, doesn't take long to read and is guaranteed to refresh your life and relationship with God. As a pastor I know this will be one of those books that I end up giving away again and again and again.
May we all end up embracing Abba's love for us in the way Manning articulates it in this book.
