Each week thousands of Christians will sing “Amazing Grace” at
church, paying lip service to one of the most phenomenal aspects of
Christianity, yet walking away untouched by its magnitude. They pay
mental assent to the concept, but their hearts are untouched.
In the author’s words, “God’s grace is amazing, abundant, free, and
available. So why is spiritual famine an epidemic both inside and
outside the church? Because although we’ve come to Christ by recognizing
grace, few of us have carried it along as essential equipment on the
Christian path. . . . God never promised a pain-free life, but he did
promise that his grace is all we need in our search for peace and
fulfillment.”
Breathing Grace is a unique look at a topic that stands at
the very core of the Christian faith. Dr. Harry Kraus, best-selling
author and practicing surgeon, reveals the gospel of grace through a
series of medical metaphors, predominantly the physiology of our need
for and utilization of oxygen. The clinical flavor of the book brings to
life a subject that many Christians have failed to grasp and incorporate
into their daily lives, illustrating our need, God’s provision, and the
moment-by-moment inflow and exhalation of grace to a starving world.
Breathing Grace includes study questions for group and
individual use.
This was a very interesting book. Being written by a
doctor, you might think this book would be on the technical side,
but Dr. Kraus does a fine job of bringing his own life experiences
to the written page, promoting spiritual growth and deeper
commitment to Christ. His humorous stories give you a glimpse
into his life as an M.D. and remind us the importance of living a
grace-filled life. Definitely worth the read.
