I received Brennan Manning’s The Ragamuffin Gospel for Christmas from my in-laws. I’ve been wanting to read it for a long time.
In the introduction to the book, Manning clarifies the book’s intended audience. He writes several descriptions about for whom the book is not intended, followed by several more about for whom the book is intended. One description captured my attention and heart:
It is for inconsistent, unsteady disciples whose cheese is falling off their cracker.
That is an eloquent description of my attempt to follow in the Way of Christ.
What about you, how would you describe your attempt to follow Jesus?
Be careful with Brennan. He’s a game-changer. Once you start reading him … Well … You won’t be the same.
He’s been a favorite author of mine for sometime. Why? Because he’s one step away from insane. A crazed brilliance, if you will.
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