“Grace. It’s what we crave most when our guilt is exposed. It’s the very thing we are hesitant to extend when we are confronted with the guilt of others—especially when their guilt has robbed us of something we consider valuable.

Therein is the struggle, the struggle for grace. It’s this struggle that makes grace more story than doctrine. It’s the struggle that reminds us that grace is bigger than compassion or forgiveness. That struggle is the context for both. When we are on the receiving end, grace is refreshing. When it is required of us, it is often disturbing. But when correctly applied, it seems to solve just about everything.  This struggle is not new; it has been going on since the beginning.”

—Andy Stanley

Refreshing.

Struggle.

Disturbing.

Do these words come to mind when you think about Grace? Do you see the story of Grace weaved throughout Scripture?  In your own life? Is there someone you need to extend Grace to, but are finding it difficult?

During the month of February, Grace Notes will be focusing on the book The Grace of God,  by Andy Stanley. The lovely people at Thomas Nelson are sweetening the deal by giving you a chance to win a copy for yourself. All you have to do is leave a comment to be entered.  Feel free to post on your Facebook or Tweet about the giveaway as well.  Please leave a comment for each action you take.  If you would like to purchase the book, you can do so by clicking *here.

The Grace Notes posting schedule for this book will look like this:

February 8:  Chaptes 1-4

February 15: Chapters 5-8

February 22: Chapters 9-13

I can’t wait to dive deeper into Grace as we read together. I’m also thinking of adding a McLinky for the series.  If you would like to extend the discussion to your blog as well, can you leave a comment so I can plan accordingly? Thanks!

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