For The Love Of God,
Down Under

A Raw and Beautiful Journey from Darkness to Divine Love.

What happens when a man who thinks he’s broken and beyond repair—one who might be thrown away by God— discovers that God is relentless in His love for him?

In Loving Kindness and the Child, Rick Clissold shares his deeply personal story of awakening to a love so radical it changed everything. From his early years in Australia's Charismatic Renewal movement to a decades-long struggle with alcohol and self-destruction, Rick's journey reveals the relentless pursuit of a God who refuses to give up.

This isn't a typical Christian memoir. It's the raw, honest account of a man who heard God say, "You are My problem"—and discovered what it truly means to be loved without condition. Through seasons of revelation and darkness, sobriety and setbacks, Rick learned that transformation doesn't come from trying harder, but from seeing clearer.

In this powerful narrative, you'll discover:

• How God's love reaches us in our darkest moments

• The difference between religion and relationship

• What it means to live as the "beloved child" rather than the performing adult

• How grace works in the mess of real life

• The beauty of a God who sits with us in our struggles

Part memoir, part spiritual reflection, Loving Kindness and the Child offers hope for anyone who has ever felt too broken to be loved, too far gone to come home. Rick's story reminds us that the Father's arms are always open—not when we get our act together, but exactly as we are.

For those wrestling with shame, seeking authentic spirituality, or longing to know God's heart, this book offers a glimpse into the wonder of unconditional love and the freedom it brings.

"If I've learned anything, it's this: Loving Kindness is better than we think—always." —Rick

Published by TWS Publishing