The Furious Longing of God
Brennan Manning
David C. Cook, 2009, 144 pp., $19.99
www.davidccook.com

Brennan Manning writes of God’s love in a way no other can. A continuation of the themes present in his other works (The Ragamuffin Gospel, Abba’s Child), this book in particular is a meditation on the Song of Solomon 2:10-13, “Come now, my love. My lovely one, come. For you, the winter has passed…”

Manning calls us to set aside our self-improvement regimes, theological debates, and church programs and bask in the certainty of God’s love and to love in return. The love of God is not sentimental or tame but is powerful like nothing else we encounter. God asks us to stand boldly and fearlessly in the reality of that love, united with Him for eternity.

This book is comprised of 11 short, meditative chapters that are best savored one at a time. Readers will return to this book often to experience Manning’s encouragement and wisdom.

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