By Lisa Carter
Raggamuffin:
The Man and His music
(Interview with David Mullins)
The Ragamuffin Gospel was written by author and speaker Brennan
Manning who was convinced that “…no evil can resist grace forever.”
His revelation of God’s love and grace brought hope to millions who
were broken and felt unworthy, including Rich Mullins. Rich heard the
message of grace through Brennan Manning, and he heard it loud and
clear.
In September of 1997, the world mourned an incredibly gifted singer,
songwriter and musician by the name of Richard Mullins aka Rich.
Rich is known for his inspirational and uplifting musical lyrics that he so
lovingly and purposefully shared with a world that was just as broken
and in search of God’s love as he was. Songs like “Awesome God” and
“Sing Your Praise to The Lord” are songs with power to lift the spirit
and remind us why we’re here – to praise and honor God with our lives.
Rich’s younger brother, David, is a minister and wears many hats
including speaker, writer, and the producer of Ragamuffin, a film
documenting his brother’s remarkable life. David has spent many years