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The Importance of Being Foolish: How to Think Like Jesus Paperback – June 27, 2006
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In the eyes of the world, Jesus was a fool. He did not abide by the rules of his day; the people he associated with were shunned by society; his Sermon on the Mount reads likea primer on being left behind, stepped on, and ignored. In order for us to truly be the people Jesus wants us to be, we too must learn to become "foolish."
Becoming a Christian is not a magical enterprise by which we are automatically transformed into better people. We must train to become who God intends us to be. In The Importance of Being Foolish, bestselling Christian author Brennan Manning teaches us how to think like Jesus. By reorienting our lives according to the gospel we may appear to be fools in the eyes of the world, but Manning reveals that this is exactly what Jesus wants.
In a powerful exploration of the mind of Christ, Manning reveals how our obsession with security, pleasure, and power prevents us from living rich and meaningful lives. Our endless struggle to acquire money, good feelings, and prestige yields a rich harvest of worry, frustration, and resentment. Manning explores what Christ's mind was truly focused on: finding the Father, compassion for others, a heart of forgiveness, and the work of the kingdom.
Coming from the gentle yet compelling voice of Brennan Manning, The Importance of Being Foolish is a refreshing reminder of the radical call of Jesus and the transforming love of God.
- Print length192 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarperOne
- Publication dateJune 27, 2006
- Reading age18 years and up
- Dimensions5.31 x 0.43 x 8 inches
- ISBN-100060834536
- ISBN-13978-0060834531
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“Being Foolish is a message of unsettling grace. It is the best kind of wisdom.” — John Ortberg, Teaching Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
“Manning offers a fiercly provacative call to arms...” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This is a deeply felt and clearly expressed avowal of faith...” — Library Journal
“[W]orth the read for all the insights--and encouragement--Manning offers on leading a Christ-centered life.” — Christian Retailing
“Manning… writes poetically when sharing contemporary parables. His intimate knowledge of Scripture flows seamlessly throughout his narrative.” — Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Manning invites the reader to move from self-delusion to embracing the truth about who we are.” — Christianity Today
“A rich feast of food for thought...offering both challenge and comfort.” — National Catholic Reporter
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Brennan Manning is the bestselling author of many books, including The Ragamuffin Gospel and Ruthless Trust. He leads spiritual retreats in the United States and Europe for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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- Publisher : HarperOne; Reprint edition (June 27, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0060834536
- ISBN-13 : 978-0060834531
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Item Weight : 5.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.43 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #575,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,063 in Christology (Books)
- #1,428 in Christian Meditation Worship & Devotion (Books)
- #12,889 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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Brennan Manning is a writer and speaker who leads spiritual retreats for people of all ages and backgrounds. He is the author of more than ten books, including Abba's Child , Ruthless Trust , The Ragamuffin Gospel , and Posers, Fakers, and Wannabes. A resident of New Orleans, he travels extensively in the U.S. and abroad to share the good news of the unconditional love of God.
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The book title The Importance of Being Foolish: How to Think Like Jesus - How To Think Like Jesus gives a hint of how the Author, Brennan Manning, is suggesting a new way of feeling and thinking about myself. The book is divided into sections. Part One-THE WAY WE LIVE. Part Two-THE MIND OF CHRIST. Part Three- THE POWER OF THE CROSS.
It is the practical suggestions and statements that makes THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING FOOLISH a book to add to your special library.
But in his book The Importance of Living Foolish, Manning continues his quest to promote a belief in Christ the recognizes the folly of the modern world and its preoccupation with foolish, fleeting things.
At the same time, as in The Ragamuffin Gospel, Manning presents the unvarnished Jesus, who was loving, tender, kind, and gentle, but who spoke truth to power, was brutally honest, and was not dismissive of sin.
The Importance of Being Foolish stands on its own merits, and Brennan Manning continues to grow as one of this era's greatest standard bearers of Christianity.
I've never read any book my Manning that did not get right to the heart of the matter...our relationship with Jesus. He has a no-holds-barred style that will challenge everyone who reads this book. You will probably find yourself wincing at times as Manning uncovers hidden areas of our lives with surgical skill. His intent, however, is not to point a finger at his reader, rather, he becomes totally vulnerable about his own sins as he leads us into total forgiveness and redemption.
Important book.
into a more liberal attitude of non-perfection where you can literally "clown around" instead of being
'holier than thou' and have more fun with yourself and those you love, as well as those whom you think less of--!
A win-win situation all around--!










