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Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God
In his sequel to "The Ragamuffin Gospel" bestselling author Brennan Manning shows how true and radical trust in God can transform our lives
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
July 2nd 2002
by HarperSanFrancisco
(first published October 1st 2000)
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Christian self help books like this are strange reading for me. It really depends on the current state of my life whether I will get anything out of it or not.
My comprehension is really poor when I read books like these. I might read it, glean some sentiment that I find inspiring, and it gives me something to chew on for a day or two, but a month later I couldn't tell you anything at all about the content of the book.
I remember fiction stories and plots much better. The ...more
My comprehension is really poor when I read books like these. I might read it, glean some sentiment that I find inspiring, and it gives me something to chew on for a day or two, but a month later I couldn't tell you anything at all about the content of the book.
I remember fiction stories and plots much better. The ...more
Another very enjoyable, and edifying read from Manning. After reading 'Ragamuffin Gospel' a few months ago I went out and bought everything of Manning's I could find. As in all of Manning's works I was in awe of the love of God, and His grace in not only saving me from my sin, but loving me in spite of my sin. While I believe Mr. Manning and I would disagree in some areas theologically(though we've never discussed it :)) I wish more folks from my own "camp" would preach more about the ...more
Great book...when I read some of it three years ago, the first few chapters impacted me heavily. This time around Ch. 9 on Humble Confidence blew me away.
It's the type of a book that I feel can and should sit on your bookshelf, impacting you in many different ways as you pick it up and read it at different seasons in your life.
It's the type of a book that I feel can and should sit on your bookshelf, impacting you in many different ways as you pick it up and read it at different seasons in your life.
POWERFUL BOOK! My first time reading Manning. His writing is so deep and bluntly honest, at times I had to stop and reflect on how what I read made me rethink what I thought about many things.
What is ruthless trust? "Living without self-pity because self-pity is the arch enemy of trust. Ruthless Trust is an unerring sense, way deep down, that beneath the surface agitation, boredom, and insecurity of life, it's gonna be all right. Ill winds may blow, more character defects may s...more
What is ruthless trust? "Living without self-pity because self-pity is the arch enemy of trust. Ruthless Trust is an unerring sense, way deep down, that beneath the surface agitation, boredom, and insecurity of life, it's gonna be all right. Ill winds may blow, more character defects may s...more
"At times however, in some rare and gratuitious moment on the road, I meet someone and experience what can only be described as a moment of mutual recognition.... In my efforts to overcome my lifelong struggle with self-hatred, the despair of ever being worthy of love, I have been aided immeasurably by trusted and trusting friends who, with no ulterior motive, see something in me that I cannot see in myself. They do not merely tel me, they relate to me in a way which shows that they find me...more
Okay, this book is a life changer. Brennan manning talks about God's relentless tenderness and truely make you leave this book is awe of how loving God is. It is a good book for touch situations and talks about how we can trust God in everything becasue he is good.
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This book was exactly what I needed to read right now. I am facing difficult decisions, and above all I want to go where God leads me, but it's scary and takes risk. Ruthless Trust reminded me not only how much risk is involved in trust, but was also very encouraging at the same time. "My gracious Lord has shown me that the best way to strip fear of its awesome power is to be a homebody, to stay home in the palace of Nowhere." The concept of 'Nowhere' as Manning uses it is discusse...more
A challenging book that equates trust to a combination of faith and hope and calls Christians to be ruthless in their trust in the goodness and the eternal love of God. And to be ruthless means to eliminate self-pity. Author Brennan Manning mixes personal experience with historical examples and scholarly references to advance his premise in an entirely readable format. One wants to hurry through to glean the nuggets of wisdom and then return to the book for more thorough study. It is the kind of...more
probably more like a 3.5
this is a hard book to judge, because it seems like it's all over the place. at least, it did to me. i really enjoyed the first half and thought that Manning had a lot of great things to say about trust. but it seemed like he went on several tangents to explain what he means, but it didnt seem like it fit. probably the hardest chapter for me to read was the one on God's transcendence. and it may just be my experiences and aversions to Emergent philosophy, but ...more
this is a hard book to judge, because it seems like it's all over the place. at least, it did to me. i really enjoyed the first half and thought that Manning had a lot of great things to say about trust. but it seemed like he went on several tangents to explain what he means, but it didnt seem like it fit. probably the hardest chapter for me to read was the one on God's transcendence. and it may just be my experiences and aversions to Emergent philosophy, but ...more
This is one of the most helpful books I have ever read. Brennan Manning is one of my favorite authors because of his honest, authentic approach to the gospel. In one chapter, he talks about how being grateful for our lives actually releases us to inner freedom. I loved it. Good quote from the book that is actually from Henri Nouwen:
"To be grateful for the good things that happen in our lives is easy, but to be grateful for all of our lives- the good as well as the bad, the m...more
"To be grateful for the good things that happen in our lives is easy, but to be grateful for all of our lives- the good as well as the bad, the m...more
A book that marked the beginning of my Christian life. I was ready to die when I read this. I was also experienceing withdrawel from psychiatric drugs and feeling very psychotic. I cried alot reading this book. But it kinda saved my life. A raggamufin is the nemesis of the pharasee. The ragamuffin doesn't go to church, is not well-versed in scripture and is "poor in spirit". Ragamuffins are the down-trodden, the insane, the convicts, the gamblers, the prostitutes, the alcoholics, the d...more
Great book. Convicting, encouraging, challenging in regards to my spiritual life. This is the first of Brennan Manning's books that I've read, so I don't know how it compares with others. Although it's a short book, I took a long time to read it, a little at a time, giving me time to digest what I was reading.
I was afraid it would be all about how we "should" trust God more, which of course I know I should. But one of the most helpful things it showed/reminded me was ...more
I was afraid it would be all about how we "should" trust God more, which of course I know I should. But one of the most helpful things it showed/reminded me was ...more
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Ruthless Trust is one of my top three books by Brennan Manning--and I think I've read just about every one. The other two are Abba's Child and Signature of Jesus. I think these three books do an outstanding job of helping one see, understand, and experience what it means to be and live as a follower of Jesus. Manning has a way of getting rid of all the clutter and getting right to the heart of it all in a very real, honest, and human way with all its brokenness.
This is a book that you have to chew on. I have read his Ragamuffin Gospel book and the heart of the books Brennan Manning writes is that God delights in our humanness and is always there to love us and care for us. The name of this book Ruthless Trust is all about really laying ourselves before the Lord and allowing ourselves to fully trust him in everything. He is trustworthy. I will read this again in the Winter to stir my soul..
Brennan Manning - I love this guy. He's humble and authentic, broken and profound.
Crushing my natural abhorance for the Christian non-fiction genre, I put this on my '09 reading list because a pastor friend loves it. So I read it and am so glad. Great reminders about what true trust in God looks like. Manning's writing style is easy and conversational and is barren of the presumptious arrogence present in so many of today's popular theologians who fancy themselves authors.
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Crushing my natural abhorance for the Christian non-fiction genre, I put this on my '09 reading list because a pastor friend loves it. So I read it and am so glad. Great reminders about what true trust in God looks like. Manning's writing style is easy and conversational and is barren of the presumptious arrogence present in so many of today's popular theologians who fancy themselves authors.
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People, it all boils down to "Jesus loves me, this I know." And if you truly KNOW this experientially, your view of life, the good times and the bad, God, time and eternity will be changed. Expressing this deeply felt knowledge through a constant thankfulness brings the "peace that passes understanding." The author expresses this in depth and with gentleness and irony, and with the honesty that comes from the firm knowledge that the love of God is infinite.
I am reading Brennan Manning's book The Ragamuffin Gospel, with a group of woman and decided to tr a couple of this other books as well. This one was every uplifting and encouraging speaking to the trust that keeps us at peace in this world when we trust that God has an eye on us at all times and cares about us.
I also found some other book references in this one that I plan to read.
I also found some other book references in this one that I plan to read.
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Xians who "get" Jesus, "get" it's good, "get" grace, but are still learning to trust what they know.
The title is the thesis, that our faith requires a "ruthless trust" in what is true and good. Manning's writing, as always, is lucid and engaging, expertly weaving insight with stories to help us to understand on a deeper level the internalization of grace.
His chapter on gratefulness has impacted my faith since I first read it in high school and I return to it often as a reminder that i am exceedingly ungrateful and am trapped and crippled by my sense of entitlement and th...more
His chapter on gratefulness has impacted my faith since I first read it in high school and I return to it often as a reminder that i am exceedingly ungrateful and am trapped and crippled by my sense of entitlement and th...more
Another very thought-provoking book from Brennan. He seems so down to earth and honest with his own struggles. I like that. And, here, he really challenges the reader to examine what trust, and specifically, trust in God, really means and how it manifests itself in our lives. Very challenging.
This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. It started me on the path of re-thinking my spirituality and recognizing different ways that I connect with God. I would recommend Ruthless Trust to anyone!
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This book was the basis of a men's retreat that I attended. It's not particularly deep, but it is inspirational and a worthy read thus far.
I'm reading this in paperback/hardcopy.
I'm reading this in paperback/hardcopy.
Brennan Manning is amazing. Someone else wrote a goodreads review of this book that listed about 100 meaningful quotes from the book, so if you want a really good review, go look there and you'll get the gist!!
Want to understand how and why we should have unshakeable faith in God? Read this book. You won't be disappointed. A true understanding of having no limits when trusting in God.
I like some of Brennan Manning's books very much, but I never really got into this one. It's about the importance of trust in God - but it doesn't really say much.
Not a bad book - he writes in an interesting way, and I don't disagree with any of what he says. But it doesn't really add anything to his previous books, and there weren't som many personal touches to give that 'wow' factor of - say - 'Ragamuffin Gospel'.
I borrowed this; I don't think I'll be buying it, u...more
Not a bad book - he writes in an interesting way, and I don't disagree with any of what he says. But it doesn't really add anything to his previous books, and there weren't som many personal touches to give that 'wow' factor of - say - 'Ragamuffin Gospel'.
I borrowed this; I don't think I'll be buying it, u...more
I cannot say enough about the wholly wonderful honesty, humility, and humanness of Brennan Manning. Read everything he has ever written. Now.
"Our story is perhaps a paradigm for every trusting disciple. The way of trust is a movement into obscurity, into the undefined, into ambiguity, not into some predetermined, clearly defined plan for the future. The next step discloses itself only out of a discernment of God acting in the desert of the present moment. The reality of naked trust is the life of the pilgrim who leaves what is nailed down, obvious and secure and walks into the unknown without any rational explanation to justify ...more
Such a simple message, but told very powerfully. Recommended especially for heady believers.
I cannot say enough about Manning's understanding of Grace and mercy.
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“The way of trust is a movement into obscurity, into the undefined, into ambiguity, not into some predetermined, clearly delineated plan for the future. The next step discloses itself only out of a discernment of God acting in the desert of the present moment. The reality of naked trust is the life of the pilgrim who leaves what is nailed down, obvious, and secure, and walks into the unknown without any rational explanation to justify the decision or guarantee the future. Why? Because God has signaled the movement and offered it his presence and his promise.”
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“[Jesus] matters because of what he brought and what he still brings to ordinary human beings, living their ordinary lives and coping daily with their surroundings. He promises wholeness for their lives. In sharing our weaknesses he gives us strength and and imparts through his companionship a life that has the quality of eternity." (Dallas Willard in Ruthless Trust - Brennan Manning)”
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