Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate BelongingEXPANDED EDITION: New Preface and Discussion Guide by the Author. (Paperback)

by Brennan Manning (Author)
Key Phrases: present risenness, pharisee and the child, Jesus Christ, Great Rabbi, Thomas Merton (more...)

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"Honest. Genuine. Creative. God-hungry. These words surface when I think of the writings of Brennan Manning. Read him for yourself- you'll see what I mean!" -- Max Lucado senior minister Oak Hills Church of Christ --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Author Brennan Manning encourages readers to let go of the stressful, unreal impostor lifestyle and freely accept our belovedness as children of God. Includes discussion questions.

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (September 5, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 1576833348 ISBN-13: 978-1576833346 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #3 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Authors, A-Z > ( M ) > Manning, Brennan

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 98 of 100 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Draws one into the Mystery of the Gospel, May 16, 1999 By  Pamela J. Bush (Reading, PA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (Paperback) After years of having evangelical education crammed into my head, Abba's Child is a book which challenges what I say I know and believe. Manning's honesty about the terrible sin problem all born-again sinners are acquainted with rings true to the Apostle Paul's lament "the things I wish to do, I do not (and vice versa)". But, instead of talking us out of our bad feelings about our condition, Manning challenges us to begin the journey of intimacy with the God Paul also teaches us is named Abba. Far from the typical modern Christian books which skim the surface of the human experience, Abba's Child is a primer for those who quietly realize that the Christian faith is much more than a call to a system of belief of Absolute Truths-----and that it is a call to the most important Relationship of our lives, that with our utterly "Other" God. Evangelical friends who presently are teaching, studying and ministering at Yale and Cambridge (UK) have thanked me over and over for giving them this book, both saying they must read it over and over----a life changing book! If you are squeamish in thinking God the Father's name is "Daddy", and that he longs for you to address and know him as such, this book probably will make you uncomfortable. If you have arrived at the exhaustion of modernity in the American evangelical experience, this book will remind you that the Gospel is a relationship, not a "plan of salvation" to know, memorize and regurgitate. Great reading for worn-out evangelicals! 32 of 33 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Abba's Child, September 30, 1997 By  [e-mail] (Menlo Park, CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (Paperback) Once again Brennan Manning has hit the nail on the head and pierced my heart. For monthes I did my best to read this book but could not. Every word hit me to the core and made me think. Manning has the ability to speak to your heart and make it past all of our defences, opening us up to God's amazing love for us, as broken as we are. In this book he looks at the imposter that we place over our real self to hide from all of the pain and sadness in our lives. Manning reminds us that we were all created special by God and that His love is more than we need. Manning calls for us to understand the imposter and to accept it as part of us, a part that Jesus loves unconditionally and desires for it to accept His love and forgiveness. Manning is wonderful at getting the reader to understand God's love and leads you to God's feet where you can't help but surrender and love Him. Anyone struggling with who they are and realize that teh imposter is alive and well in their lives needs to read this book. 31 of 32 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, August 21, 2002 By  Joseph Valentine Dworak "JVD" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (Paperback) This book is easy to review, quite simple actually, and it can be done in one sentence: This solid book will not allow you to reject the fact that God loves you unconditionally. There is a lot more to say about this work, but really it is all summed up in the last sentence. Manning consistently writes eloquently for the masses who are hurting, broken, and need love. He is honest with his own journey and leaves no detail spared of his own personal trials and tribulations. He gives hope to those who might not have any hope, and joy to those who might think they have to be perfect for God to love them. I appreciated the honesty from the author, and the risk he takes in sharing his soul with the reader. Not many authors are willing to do this where it will make a difference, Manning obviously will. This book is a must read for anyone wondering if anyone cares about what happens in their life, read the book, find out why God loves you. Seems pretty simple to me.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse of Love This book tells the true freeing love of the Father for his children. It contains wonderful insight from a man who seems to grasp what the love of God truly means. Read more Published 15 days ago by Michelle Rivera 5.0 out of 5 stars Abba's Child Wonderful book! It really opened my eyes about living as my authentic self all of the time. It also showed me the wonder that God loves me truely, deeply, constantly, and... Read more Published 3 months ago by Susan Chapman 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! Abba's Child is a "must read" for anyone who desires a closer relationship with the Heavenly Father! A great book for small groups! Published 10 months ago by Robert G. Fulljames 4.0 out of 5 stars Abba's Child This was a terrific book. On the heels of The Shack as well as The Spirituality of Imperfection. This book provides much needed perspective and insight.s Published 10 months ago by W. Scott Ferguson 5.0 out of 5 stars Letting God love you What a great book. It really helped me realize God loves us, regardless of our failures and shame. Published 13 months ago by Treygn 5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply spiritual This is a deeply spiritual book that gives so much insight to ideas that many Christians won't look at. I have grown in my faith by reading it. Published 15 months ago by Barbara D. Leachman 5.0 out of 5 stars Abba's Child by Brannon Manning This book has been such a blessing to my life. It has helped me know God's love for me and His awesome grace and reconciliation. Read more Published 22 months ago by Jack W. Defluiter 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read If you ever wondered why you behave or react to things the way you do this is a excellent book to help you understand why and how you got that way. Read more Published 23 months ago by Preacher Man 5.0 out of 5 stars Once Again, Brennan Manning delivers! I have to admit that I was skeptical in beginning this book. Could this really measure up to 'Ragamuffin Gospel'? Or would I be left disappointed? Read more Published on June 3, 2007 by ginnyinchina 5.0 out of 5 stars Abba's Child - Balancing the Criticisms "Abba's Child" is, in my opinion, the quintessential Brennan Manning, though I recognize some may feel that is not necessarily a positive. Read more Published on May 22, 2007 by J. Graham Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (September 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576833348
• ISBN-13: 978-1576833346
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Draws one into the Mystery of the Gospel, May 16, 1999

By	Pamela J. Bush (Reading, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (Paperback)

After years of having evangelical education crammed into my head, Abba's Child is a book which challenges what I say I know and believe. Manning's honesty about the terrible sin problem all born-again sinners are acquainted with rings true to the Apostle Paul's lament "the things I wish to do, I do not (and vice versa)". But, instead of talking us out of our bad feelings about our condition, Manning challenges us to begin the journey of intimacy with the God Paul also teaches us is named Abba. Far from the typical modern Christian books which skim the surface of the human experience, Abba's Child is a primer for those who quietly realize that the Christian faith is much more than a call to a system of belief of Absolute Truths-----and that it is a call to the most important Relationship of our lives, that with our utterly "Other" God. Evangelical friends who presently are teaching, studying and ministering at Yale and Cambridge (UK) have thanked me over and over for giving them this book, both saying they must read it over and over----a life changing book! If you are squeamish in thinking God the Father's name is "Daddy", and that he longs for you to address and know him as such, this book probably will make you uncomfortable. If you have arrived at the exhaustion of modernity in the American evangelical experience, this book will remind you that the Gospel is a relationship, not a "plan of salvation" to know, memorize and regurgitate. Great reading for worn-out evangelicals!

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Abba's Child, September 30, 1997

By	[e-mail] (Menlo Park, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (Paperback)

Once again Brennan Manning has hit the nail on the head and pierced my heart. For monthes I did my best to read this book but could not. Every word hit me to the core and made me think. Manning has the ability to speak to your heart and make it past all of our defences, opening us up to God's amazing love for us, as broken as we are. In this book he looks at the imposter that we place over our real self to hide from all of the pain and sadness in our lives. Manning reminds us that we were all created special by God and that His love is more than we need. Manning calls for us to understand the imposter and to accept it as part of us, a part that Jesus loves unconditionally and desires for it to accept His love and forgiveness. Manning is wonderful at getting the reader to understand God's love and leads you to God's feet where you can't help but surrender and love Him. Anyone struggling with who they are and realize that teh imposter is alive and well in their lives needs to read this book.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, August 21, 2002

By	Joseph Valentine Dworak "JVD" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging (Paperback)

This book is easy to review, quite simple actually, and it can be done in one sentence: This solid book will not allow you to reject the fact that God loves you unconditionally.

There is a lot more to say about this work, but really it is all summed up in the last sentence. Manning consistently writes eloquently for the masses who are hurting, broken, and need love. He is honest with his own journey and leaves no detail spared of his own personal trials and tribulations. He gives hope to those who might not have any hope, and joy to those who might think they have to be perfect for God to love them. I appreciated the honesty from the author, and the risk he takes in sharing his soul with the reader. Not many authors are willing to do this where it will make a difference, Manning obviously will.

This book is a must read for anyone wondering if anyone cares about what happens in their life, read the book, find out why God loves you. Seems pretty simple to me.