On April 27, 1934, a little boy was born who grew up to become a vagabond evangelist in patchwork pants fiercely daring us to believe a line too good to be true—God loves you as you are and not as you should be. His name was Brennan Manning. He boldly preached of the love of Jesus vast, unmeasured, boundless, and free. And he always faithfully pointed to a tender, elemental fury that blows where it wills; in a word, grace. But before the fame of his ragamuffin gospel, Brennan Manning was a son, brother, soldier, journalist, priest, husband, father, and friend. This is that part of the story, a necessary piece of the larger puzzle of grace. These pages tell the story of a man whose name was not always Brennan.

All Is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Manning, Brennan

Blase, John

Leaders & Notable People

David C. Cook

Author of The Ragamuffin Gospel and other best-selling inspirational books, Brennan Manning in Dear Abba shares his wisdom in a powerful new way. Completed shortly before Manning’s recent death, this book lays out a month of honest prayers to God -- whom Manning affectionately calls “Abba” -- in a devotional format designed to guide and inspire the reader’s own prayers. The morning and evening entries each present a Scripture passage, a select excerpt from Manning’s contemporary spiritual classics, and a concluding “Dear Abba” prayer. These morning and evening devotions contain poignant cries for help, expressions of wide-eyed wonder, and invitations into the comforting mercy of God. As Manning writes in his preface, “My prayer is that these words will push you closer to that place of quiet rest, near to the heart of Abba, just the two of you.”

Dear Abba: Morning and Evening Prayer

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Eerdmans

Willie Juan said, “Little friends, what is one thing you think Abba will ask you someday when you are in heaven?”
Willie Juan and Ana couldn’t have children of their own, but somehow, their home is always full of children and laughter and love. One day, when gathered together enjoying a beautiful evening and Ana’s most delicious sopapillas, Willie Juan asks this most curious question.
As the group discusses the question, all come to the wonderful realization that Abba loves each of us, and we are all smack-dab in the middle of His love.
 “Abba loves you so much and wants you to enjoy his gifts every day. Gifts like Ana’s absolute best, most delicious sopapillas. And the hummingbirds and burros. And abuelas.”
The first of Manning’s children’s books, this tender message is right on brand for the popular speaker and author who has traveled the world sharing Abba’s incredible love for His children.

Smack-Dab in the Middle of God's Love

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Far from the conventional parenting book, Know When to Hold 'Em will encourage readers as they see parenting and fatherhood through a new lens--that of adventurer, risk-taker. Blase moves into new territory to invite fathers and parents to look at t

Know When to Hold 'Em: The High Stakes Game of Fatherhood

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

ABINGDON PRESS *

It has been over twenty years since the publication of The Ragamuffin Gospel, a book many claim as the shattering of God’s grace into their lives. Since that time, Brennan Manning has been dazzingly faithful in preaching and writing variations on that singular theme – “Yes, Abba is very fond of you!” But today the crowds are gone and the lights are dim, the patches on his knees have faded. If he ever was a ragamuffin, truly it is now. In this his final book, Brennan roves back his past, honoring the lives of the people closest to him, family and friends who’ve known the saint and the sinner, the boy and the man. Far from some chronological timeline, these memories are witness to the truth of life by one who has lived it – All Is Grace.

Arts & Literature

This bold retelling of Luke 1-2, based on Eugene Peterson’s Message translation, reads like a novel and invites readers to experience the Nativity with fresh wonder. To Eugene Peterson’s The Message Bible translation, John Blase adds his own storytelling voice, exploring the familiar events from multiple first-person viewpoints. What emerges is the intimate story of unlikely people—a frightened teenaged girl, a worried carpenter, a collection of senior citizens, a disillusioned young shepherd—meeting up with the divine as they bumble and stumble toward the realization that the little one just born is the One.
 This retold story of Word made flesh invites readers to react appropriately—with eyes opened wide in wonder, jaws dropped in amazement, and hearts rejoicing. The beautiful design and Amanda Jolman’s lively line drawings make this book a fitting gift as well as a Christmas tradition that families will treasure for years to come.

Touching Wonder: Recapturing the Awe of Christmas

Life is full of questions, and an honest believer learns how to embrace those questions and build a stronger faith in the process. This Bible study will help you do just that. • Personal study between meetings • 10 sessions

Living The Questions In John: A NavStudy Featuring The Message

Navpress Pub Group

Jesus often asked challenging questions to help us think through our faith. This Bible study on the book of Mark helps us strengthen our faith as we examine how we approach life. • Personal study between sessions • 10 sessions

Living the Questions in Mark

An easy-to-understand guide to the Bible that provides valuable insights and answers to tough questions while leading students through God’s Word with selective reading plans. A great tool for evangelism.

Worldviews: Think for Yourself About How You See God (Think Reference Series)

Think

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All Is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir

Dear Abba: Morning and Evening Prayer

Smack-Dab in the Middle of God's Love

Know When to Hold 'Em: The High Stakes Game of Fatherhood

All Is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir

Touching Wonder: Recapturing the Awe of Christmas

Living The Questions In John: A NavStudy Featuring The Message

Living the Questions in Mark

Worldviews: Think for Yourself About How You See God (Think Reference Series)