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Redemption's Echo: Living in the Reflection of God's Grace Kindle Edition

by Travis Vangsnes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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“We spend a great deal of time and energy chasing safety and comfort. If you caught a glimpse of a madman dashing past you going the ‘wrong way’ it was probably Travis. He has run headlong into the murky cloud of pain and despair and has sent this book as a correspondence to us from the gloom to inform us of an amazing discovery- Jesus is already there! This begs the question- who, in fact, was running the ‘wrong way’? This book is an engaging and easy read that does not shy away from the hard, messy questions that we all have if we are honest enough to ask them.” --Everett Conaway

Through personal stories and reflections, Redemption's Echo reminds us that God is always masterfully at work using and repurposing our lives, our mess ups, and even the “ordinary” events in the everyday to create jaw dropping moments of beauty, hope, and redemption in and around us. In God’s script, the “weakest” among us can teach us about great strength, little kids can teach us what big faith looks like, and the suffering we face can help re-energize our faith.

Throughout the book, Travis reinforces the truth of how the gospel frees us from the futility of religious self effort and performance. He also reminds us how regularly reflecting on our own rescue by Jesus is a game changer that should fuel our motivation to love and serve those around us with deeper grace and stronger compassion.

With profound thoughts on joy in suffering from the author’s brain-injured brother (who cannot speak!) and stories of God showing up dramatically in unexpected places like farming and foster care, Redemption’s Echo will change how you view your own life’s events and everyday stories in light of God’s greater purposes.


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"If you have a heart that beats and a mind that wonders, or know somebody who does... these pages are for you. I can't wait to read it again!"
Ryan Hoover, 18-year pro basketball player, 4-year Notre Dame basketball starter

"Redemption's Echo is a testimony to everyday love as part of God's answer to our hardest questions."
Michael Leary, Research Ethicist and Professor of Biblical Studies

"If you caught a glimpse of a madman dashing past you going the "wrong way" it was probably Travis...Redemption's Echo is an engaging and easy read that does not shy away from the hard, messy questions that we all have if we are honest enough to ask them."
Everett Conaway, Director of Ministry and Recreation-Thornwell

"Emotionally intense! Spiritually compelling! Redemption's Echo will change how you view despair. It will change how you view your Savior!"
Duane Ostrem, Affinity leader -- SEA/International Mission Board

"Travis brings forth an eclectic blend of stories which invite us to live our lives with a gaze upon eternity in light of Christ."
Erin Burgos, Lay Counselor at Karis House

"The words of this book are a breath of fresh air for anyone seeking the Jesus of the Scriptures."
Jeremy Sparks, Church Planter/Elder--Heritage Fellowship

"Redemption's Echo is full of personal stories and biblical truths that every Christian should read..."
Brian K. Larimer Jr., Staff Elder--Heritage Fellowship

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RLNBKRQ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 633 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1095641328
  • Customer Reviews:
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Travis Vangsnes

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I work for America’s Kids Belong (an org working to improve the experiences of kids in foster care and seeking to end the foster care crisis state by state). I’m also a part time caregiver for my brother and a proud dad of five incredible kids. I love reading, riding and fixing mountain bikes, listening to 90s rock, enjoying a good beer, watching documentaries and low budget apocalyptic thrillers, and hanging with friends over bonfires asking deep, life altering questions like, "How lucrative do you think a traveling squirrel circus would be?" and "Would you be in?" I'm big into soul care practices and am a certified Enneagram/Marriage coach.

My wife and I have a podcast called CULTIVATE THE ORDINARY

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D. Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging pictures of God's mercy and grace
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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Finding yourself in a storm, one that perhaps even God has caused to be, that God has caused you to be in? This book comes from two brothers, one who is in a never ending storm and one on the outside looking in. The brother encapsulated in the body God gave him after a tragic accident has found God and His sustaining power and mercy and grace. This brother has also found ways, left by God, to express what God has done, continues to do. This brother continues to praise his Creator and Sustainer. The other brother is the broadcaster, the blogger, the trumpet by which God allows the rest of us to hear and know what God has and is doing.
So, regardless of your situation, where you are with God, where God has you in life, in relation to Him, this book will be a source of encouragement.
Buy and read today.
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Darryl Everette
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read and very Encouraging!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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As of right now I have been having my 10 year old granddaughter read along with me. Hope to finish it before I leave. I did tell her that her parents could download it. She and I both enjoy reading the real life situations. We both love that Travis shared so many things, especially parts about his family. She has personally met Jeremy and reading about him in the book brought both sadness but joy at the same time.
May God's blessings be upon those that read through this encouraging book.
Jane*
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Damon
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is both spiritual and inspirational at the same time.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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I love this book. I think the author did a great job of sharing his world, his life, experiences and his family. So many emotions ran through me as a traveled through the pages of this book. I would like to thank the author personally for sharing so much with us in these pages. I have already shared this work with several friends and family and plan to continue to do so.
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Everett
5.0 out of 5 stars A message of hope
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019
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I love this book. With all of the heartache that we encounter in our communities and families on a regular basis. This book takes an honest assessment of the darkness and the author's conclusion is that there is hope. Read this book- you won't disappointed.
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DJS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Inspirational book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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This book Speaks of how God can use any situation, even a car accident, for His purpose. Travis has captured this so beautifully. It Is a testimony of submission and total reliance on God and His plan. Great book!
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Matt Lyda
5.0 out of 5 stars How can I cope with a family tragedy? Here is a beautiful and hopeful option.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
Travis has mindfully put his ear to the ground to hear the reverberations of grace surrounding his life.
His autobiographical account of significant life events teach give a hopeful path forward to reading our lives.
He becomes a student of his 5 year old daughter, foster children, his farmer-dad, and his handicapped brother...
He graciously brings us into the insights, revelations, and wisdom he's received from each one them.

Probably the biggest gift that Travis gives to the world is that of a on-the-scene reporter telling the story of the happiest man in the world, who happens to be his paralyzed brother (Read that sentence again and sit with it).

Talk about perspective! Talk about the big picture...panorama... This book invited me to zoom out and see THE COSMIC LOVE guiding, loving, and shaping lives. Travis inspires me to continue to read my own story, looking for the love and care of Jesus. I think about St. Ignatius’ "daily examen." Travis’ book is like that. Reminding me that my story is full of Jesus’ love and remaking and reworking my mistakes and divisions. Travis reminds me that Jesus is the great refurbisher, remodeler, and master gardener…working with all my gifts and with all my compost. “listen to the echo” yes, that is the wisdom here. To LISTEN. LISTEN. LISTEN....to the echo of God's love...Christ's presence. I want to listen more closely…to my life…to my beloved’s song resonating everywhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
This short book is a powerful message of hope. Vangsnes uses personal stories to communicate his message that Jesus is our hope. He often uses his brother Jeremy's story to show that even in difficult circumstances, we can find hope in Jesus. Jeremy's story is one of the most compelling stories of suffering and joy. While Jeremy's life drastically changed due to the accident, his life is a dynamic message of a hope found in Jesus. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially to believers experiencing a difficult time in their lives.
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kailynn nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel in Every Aspect of Life
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
One of the best parts of this book is how Travis is able to see the gospel in every aspect of his life. Even small things are reminders of the whole gospel story. There is no doubt what the point of this book is, the point is Jesus. On every page we are pointed to His life, death, and resurrection as our only hope in every part of life. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to taste the deep beauty of the gospel and be challenged to see Jesus in every part of their lives.
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