April 2008

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Yancy writes about the unmerited favor that is freely given in love by God. Grace that cannot be earned or brought is the true message of Jesus. Accepting something that not earned or making ourselves worthy of receiving it, is very difficult for most people. Yancy guides his readers to a clearer understanding of grace and its transforming power by using stories that are easily understood. “Grace doesn’t excuse sin,” says Yancy, “but it treasures the sinner. True grace is scandalous, shocking, and life changing. It uproots our comfort zones by insisting that we get close to sinners, touching them with mercy and hope. It loves the AIDS ridden addict, unfaithful spouse, racist, and child abuser as much as the tax collector of Jesus’ day. A must read for anyone seeking to forgive the un-forgivable, reach the un-reachable, and love the un-lovable.

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