"Suffering, failure, loneliness, sorrow, discouragement, and death will be part of your journey, but the Kingdom of God will conquer all these horrors. No evil can resist grace forever."
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Brennan Manning (1934-2013) was an influential American author and speaker, best known for his profound exploration of God's grace and unconditional love. A former Franciscan priest, Manning's journey was marked by personal struggles with alcoholism and faith, which deeply informed his writing. His seminal work, *The Ragamuffin Gospel*, challenged traditional notions of spirituality, encouraging readers to embrace vulnerability and authenticity. Through his poignant words, Manning left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire individuals seeking solace and understanding in their spiritual journeys.
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"My trust in God flows out of the experience of his loving me, day in and day out, whether the day is stormy or fair, whether I'm sick or in good health, whether I'm in a state of grace or disgrace. He comes to me where I live and loves me as I am."
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"Sin and forgiveness and falling and getting back up and losing the pearl of great price in the couch cushions but then finding it again, and again, and again? Those are the stumbling steps to becoming Real, the only script that's really worth following in this world or the one that's coming."
Brennan Manning"God loves you unconditionally, as you are and not as you should be, because nobody is as they should be."
Brennan Manning"The dominant characteristic of an authentic spiritual life is the gratitude that flows from trust - not only for all the gifts that I receive from God, but gratitude for all the suffering. Because in that purifying experience, suffering has often been the shortest path to intimacy with God."
Brennan Manning"Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father."
Brennan Manning"Ruthless trust ultimately comes down to this: faith in the person of Jesus and hope in his promise."
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