Embracing the Gracious Gift
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by Joel D. Kline

Writing in a book entitled With Open Hands, Henri Nouwen asserts that "The challenge of the gospel lies precisely in the invitation to accept a gift for which we can give nothing in return. For the gift is the very life breath of God, the Spirit who is poured out on us through Jesus Christ. This life breath frees us from fear and gi…

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