{"product_id":"saving-grace-ron-lavin-9780788023118","title":"Saving Grace: Another Look at the Word and the Sacraments","description":"Ron Lavin says that we desperately need to re-examine and return to the basics of the Christian faith -- and what better source of inspiration is there than the word of God and the sacraments, God's holy pipelines from heaven? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the latest installment of his popular \u003ci\u003eAnother Look\u003c\/i\u003e series, Lavin explores God's Word, baptism, and communion, and demonstrates that far from being meaningless rituals, they are extremely relevant for modern living. Weaving together time-tested biblical truths with a series of vignettes about Grace Livingstone, a fictional character who is a typical church \"outsider,\" Lavin illustrates how faithful proclamation of the Word and celebration of the sacraments can be effective tools for evangelism and outreach. The ups and downs of Grace's life, and her need for the Word and sacraments, are sure to resonate with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStructured in three four-session sets, \u003ci\u003eSaving Grace\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal group study resource -- each chapter includes a \"digging deeper\" section plus stimulating discussion questions, and there are tips to assist small group leaders. \u003ci\u003eSaving Grace\u003c\/i\u003e is also great for new member or adult Sunday school classes, personal meditation, and sermon preparation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRon Lavin's passion for the Word of God and zeal to reach humanity with the truth that Jesus is alive is a source of inspiration and hope. In \u003cb\u003eSaving Grace\u003c\/b\u003e, Lavin takes us back to the basics of our biblical and confessional heritage and shows us the interrelationship between what we confess and how we live.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Robert Wallace\u003cbr\u003e Director for Evangelism\u003cbr\u003e Evangelical Lutheran Church in America \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaving Grace\u003c\/b\u003e is the story of one lonely heart's journey from uncertainty and fear into the warm comfort offered by God. Follow Grace Livingstone as she receives a gentle welcome into God's love. Saving Grace is a unique, insightful guide for those interested in helping others become part of God's community.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Barbara Coulson\u003cbr\u003e President, Southern California Writers Association \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Lavin \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of 19 books, including \u003ci\u003eTurning Griping Into Gratitude\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWay To Grow!\u003c\/i\u003e (CSS). He is the former Pastor-Director of Evangelical Outreach for the Lutheran Church in America, and pastored five thriving congregations, all of which grew substantially under his leadership. Lavin is a popular speaker and church consultant on the dynamics of small groups and evangelism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ron Lavin,Ronald J. Lavin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 078802311X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788023118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.32h x 5.54w x 0.36d","brand":"Ron Lavin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48441346883839,"sku":"9780788023118","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b3cd3a49-ec70-4e12-87c3-68bbb3d0d9c6.jpg?v=1777190307","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/saving-grace-ron-lavin-9780788023118","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}