16 March 2018
Catch a glimpse of heaven with A Gift of Grace
- Order from Methodist Publishing
"Everything is a grace because everything is God's gift," saidSt Thérèse of Lisieux. This is just one of the quotations to befound in A Gift of Grace - the latest addition to thepopular A Gift of series.
The beautiful booklet combines scripture, poetry, quotations,hymns and reflections to explore the theme of grace.
"God's grace is surprising, exciting and subversive," said theRevd Dr Mark Wakelin, President of the Methodist Conference, "butit can also be gentle and understated. A Gift of Grace offers usthe opportunity to reflect on this gift and to consider how wemight pass it on to one another as a sign of God's love."
A Gift of Grace is designed for churches andindividuals to give away to their friends, neighbours andcommunities, but is also ideal for small-group or personalreflection.
Charles R Swindoll is among those quoted in the booklet, saying:"Grace has to be the loveliest word in the English language. Itembodies almost every attractive quality we hope to find in others.Grace is a gift of the humble to the humiliated. Grace is a gift oftender mercy when it makes the least sense."
Other contributors include the Revd Ruth Gee, thePresident-Designate of the Methodist Conference, Julian of Norwichand Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
The booklets can be purchased from Methodist Publishing at theprice of £5 for 50 copies, plus postage and packaging. A Giftof Grace is also available to download as a free ebook