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Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging Audiobook
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Many Christians have bought into the lie that we are worthy of God’s love only when our lives are going well. If our families are happy or our jobs are meaningful, life is a success. // Yet when life begins to fall apart and embarrassing sins threaten to reveal our less-than-perfect identity, we scramble to keep up a good front to present to the world—and to God. We cower and hide until we can rearrange the mask of perfection and look good again. Sadly, it is then that we wonder why we lack intimate relationships and a passionate faith. // All this time, though, God is calling us to take our masks off and come openly to Him. God longs for us to know in the depths of our beings that He loves us and accepts us as we are. When we are our true selves, we can finally claim our identity as God’s children and experience His pure pleasure in who we are. Brennan Manning encourages us to let go of the impostor lifestyle and freely accept our belovedness as a child of the heavenly Father. In Him there is life, our passion is rekindled, and our union with Him is His greatest pleasure.
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"My love for this book is evident in a full journal and an encouraged heart. Some favorite lines from the book: "substituting theoretical concepts for acts of love keeps life at a safe distance. This is the dark side of putting being over doing." "We are not alone as we travel the road with Jesus. The Rabbi's word to us is:love each person along the way. What we do to them, we do to him...discipleship is not about being perfect or efficient - it's all about the way you live with each other." "In every encounter we either give life or we drain it." "He is not a refuge from reality, but the Way into it's depths.""
— Chaeli (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Abba’s Child is not a book—it’s a love letter. Brennan’s words wrap you in God’s love and lullaby you to sleep in the warmth of his grace. After reading this book, I wanted to race into my father’s arms, jump into his lap giggling, ‘I’m home, daddy, I’m home.’”
— Michael Yaconelli, author of Dangerous Wonder -
“The writing of Brennan Manning reaches out, grabs us, and pulls us in. Abba’s Child is a book that leaps from the tower of theory and plunges deeply into the stuff of life, the stuff that each of us grapples with on a daily basis. Facing our own reality is painful, traumatic, and ultimately redemptive, as Brennan Manning so artfully illustrates.”
— Devlin Donaldson, partner, the Elevation Group; coauthor of Pinocchio Nation
Abba's Child Listener Reviews
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" I picked this up during a retreat with Brennan last November -- tougher to read than others but deeper and more nuanced. "
— Ann, 2/19/2014 -
" This may be my favorite Brennan Manning books. He is incredibly insightful in regard to "the imposter" and how one is to deal with the false self. After doing some work with the Enneagram, I read this book at the perfect moment! Highly recommend. "
— Dustin, 2/13/2014 -
" Having a hard time learning the intimacy part of my spiritual relationship with my Father. "
— Mom, 2/9/2014 -
" One of my favorite books I've read in a long time. Brennan has a compelling way of speaking to the inner longings of the heart and helping us look into the mirror of God's love to find our value and worth. I highly recommend this to anyone who could use a powerful dose of the Divine. "
— Amy, 1/27/2014 -
" Once again, another very influential book in my life that helped me get through my divorce. "
— Blake, 1/14/2014 -
" This book allowed me to see how desperate I need Christ's love and grace. I must accept that I am a sinner while trusting that even in my sinfulness, Christ loves me! "
— Shea, 1/12/2014 -
" A book to break your heart with the reminder of how loved you are. I love that Brennan Manning never beats around the bush, but says over, and over, and over, how loved we are by God, how great our call is, and how little everything else is in comparison. "
— Leslie, 1/7/2014 -
" real informative "
— Terri, 1/1/2014 -
" I'm in process, but I'm struck by this book. Brennan, with all his candidness reminds me of my standing as the beloved. That Jesus shocked the Jewish community with his blasphemous prayer: "Abba..." "
— Betsy, 12/29/2013 -
" Changed my view of God (for the better) "
— Jennifer, 11/13/2013 -
" If you're struggling with God's love for you this book must be read. Manning eloquently explains the passion of God to love each and everyone of us and that only when we realize it fully will we be whole. "
— David, 10/16/2013 -
" Unspeakably wow! "
— James, 10/12/2013 -
" One of my all time favorites!!! I love the characters...see people...he shares with us. I saw myself in so many of them. "
— Mary, 9/21/2013 -
" Reading this book is like therapy for the soul. "
— Meredith, 9/4/2013 -
" Amazing and grace filled like all of Mannings works. "
— Lindsay, 8/22/2013 -
" Thanks for the gift, Carol! "
— Pat, 7/26/2013 -
" I needed a dictionary to read this book but it was worth it. Brennan's letter to his imposter was awesome. "
— Jason, 4/24/2013 -
" I read this last year in my women's group. It is so deep that I was glad to have other women to discuss it with. It is a book that I hope to read again every couple of years to remind myself of all of its goodness. Loved it! "
— Jennifer, 11/13/2012 -
" My daughter introduced me to Manning, and Abba's Child is one of his best. A must read for every Christian interested in the deeper life. "
— Marjorie, 7/6/2012 -
" This book was so critical in my spiritual development. It is a book for the broken-which is everyone. Brennan Manning has a way of explaing how CHrist loves the broken and disgusting more than any other author I've ever read. "
— Katherine, 6/29/2012 -
" I liked the book alot....the imposter chapter was good. Highlighted some profound thoughts! "
— Andrea, 5/9/2012 -
" This book helped me understand God as my father in a way that I had never understood before. It is beautifully written and challenges your perceptions of God's love in amazing ways. "
— Mikkee, 4/7/2012 -
" God wants you to remove "the imposter" and become His beloved child. There is so much in this book. It would make a great bible study. I love Manning's writing. "
— Carol, 2/18/2012 -
" THE most life-changing spiritual book i've ever read. totally transformed my walk with the Lord ... learned what it means to be the beloved of the Father, to find my identity in His love. so wonderful, so good for the soul. "
— Katie, 11/14/2011 -
" good, still reading it "
— Christine, 9/1/2011 -
" This one is marked "currently reading" by me because I don't think I'll ever stop re-reading it. "
— Brett, 7/1/2011 -
" This is one of the best books I've read on how to live in God's grace by His mercy as His child. I would highly recommend it to anyone who struggles like I do to walk by faith and trust in the Father's love for you - esp when your earthly experiences have been kind of crappy! "
— Debbie, 6/30/2011 -
" A-maaaay-zing book! I am at the halfway point. It's got alot of meat, so it's taking me a bit longer to read; but it's totally worth taking time to digest! Brennan Manning has a special way of presenting the LOVE of GOD for us! "
— Erica, 6/28/2011 -
" Amazing and grace filled like all of Mannings works. "
— Lindsay, 6/19/2011 -
" One of the most life-changing books I've ever read. "
— Andrea, 6/11/2011 -
" Awesome!<br/>This is definitely a book that I will read over and over again.<br/>Every chapter was impact-full. "
— JD, 5/11/2011 -
" I read this last year in my women's group. It is so deep that I was glad to have other women to discuss it with. It is a book that I hope to read again every couple of years to remind myself of all of its goodness. Loved it! "
— Jennifer, 4/10/2011 -
" Everyone should read this book every month or so. Manning brings an authenticity that shocks the reader into humility. When Manning writes about The Imposter, you know he's writing about you. If you are open, if you are willing, this contents of this book will change your life. "
— Ben, 2/1/2011 -
" helped me understand folks who have lived with true hardship "
— Gerald, 1/8/2011 -
" excellent, excellent and excellent. highly recommended for all Christians. this book is definitely a keeper. "
— Colleen, 10/26/2010 -
" Throughout your life you've heard you're supposed to read this. Is today the day? Excellent devotional read for shame-based self-hating doubtees "
— Greg, 10/7/2010 -
" One of my favorite Brennan Manning books. "
— Marian, 8/3/2010 -
" There are many passages to mark in this book -- a lot of good thoughts about God's love for us and our openness to accept that love. "
— Laura, 6/6/2010
About Brennan Manning
Brennan Manning is often on the road, speaking of God’s unconditional love at church retreats and conferences. A popular author, his books include The Signature of Jesus and Abba’s Child. Brennan and his wife, Roslyn, make their home in New Orleans.
About Dan Cashman
Dan Cashman is an American television actor, producer, and audiobook narrator who has also appeared in many television movies such as Dangerous Women, The Invisible Man, and The Pretender.