Brennan Manning is a former U. S. Marine as well as a former Franciscan priest. He is also a recovering alcoholic. In 1990, his book The Ragamuffin Gospel was published. This is a book about grace — not grace in theory but grace in practice. In fact, he believes that is a problem with the… Continue reading Brennan Manning: The Ragamuffin Gospel
Category: Grace
Thanksgiving
I am a big fan of Thanksgiving. Turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie and more. It is a great day and a great, long weekend. We have a tradition in our family. For years, on Thanksgiving morning, the girls and I have run in the YMCA Turkey Trot Race. We run, along with 25,000 other people,… Continue reading Thanksgiving
Ten Characteristics of a Gracious Person
Gracious … Now I like that word. Not a Terrell Owens or Randy Moss word. No, this word is reserved for people who recognize that they are privileged to receive what they have been given. A gracious person is wonderful just to be around. So what is a gracious person? A gracious person is… Continue reading Ten Characteristics of a Gracious Person