Vanishing Grace

Bringing Good News to a Deeply Divided World

By: Philip Yancey

Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold

Christians have proclaimed the good news about Jesus for centuries. But the good news isn't sounding so good these days, at least to some. More and more surveys show that people view Christians as bearers of bad news, judgment, and intolerance.

In Vanishing Grace, bestselling author Philip Yancey acknowledges the problem and then explores how we can respond with both grace and truth. He offers a discerning look at what contributes to a hostility toward Christians, and identifies three groups--pilgrims, artists, and activists--who can show us a different way.

With a reporter's eye and a compassionate heart, Yancey suggests practical ways in which we can live as salt and light within a society that is radically changing. What can we learn from those who shun church but consider themselves spiritual? Can the good news, once spoiled, ever sound good again?

As Yancey writes, "Like a sudden thaw in the middle of winter, grace happens at unexpected moments. It stops us short, catches the breath, disarms. . . . Yet not everyone has tasted of that amazing grace, and not everyone believes in it. In a time of division and discord, grace seems in vanishing supply. Why? And what can we do about it?"

In the wake of recent events--Las Vegas, Charlottesville, Charleston, Ferguson, Islamic terrorism--people both inside and outside the church are thirsty for grace. Vanishing Grace calls us to see their thirst, and ours, in a hopeful new light as we listen, love, and offer a grace that is truly good news.

A better read for more conservative evangelicals...

This book is a message especially for Christian American conservatives, in my opinion, particularly those who seem all too willing to marry their religion with their civil politics.

An important read

The more frustrated I become with the American church's lack of grace and humility, the more we need folks books like this to remind us who we are abs where we come from. This book talks about being subversive in the best sense of the word, by learning how to love in a a disagreeable world.

something to think about

The approach that is being taken today by many Christians needs to be personally evaluated. Is Christ being uplifted or are we a group of people who just want our way no matter how Christ sees it. This book is a place to check your heart out. Very worthwhile read.

Solid!

Philip Yancey is honest, thoughtful, loving, and perceptive. Christians NEED to read this book. We need to enter into his spiritual journey and find our own way.

Must Read for 21st Century Christians

Yancey is typically good but this is one of his best. The reader is right in tune with the narrative, which makes the whole thing a great experience.