Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat ourselves up over our failures and, in the process, pull away from God because we subconsciously believe He tallies our defects and hangs His head in disappointment. We believe in grace - in theory, but find it hard to apply it in our daily lives. This edition includes notes and a guide for reflection and prayer as well as the author's own epilogue - "The scandal of grace (Ten Years Later)". Brennan Manning reminds us that the Father beckons us to Himself with a "furious love" that burns brightly and constantly. Only when we truly embrace God's grace can we bask in the joy of a gospel that enfolds the most needy of His flock-the "ragamuffins".