pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This is the second time I‘ve read through Moore‘s book, and reading through it with a group was valuable. Having her voice in my head as she speaks with the Spirit has helped me live with grit and grace. Seeing the humanity & the image of God in others and telling better stories about people I don‘t understand is difficult work but has been an invaluable practice.If you are a Christian, this needs to be on your short list.
Back in March I read the tagged book,& it was like she flipped a switch on how I approached antiracism &just loving and knowing people in general. I wanted to find a way to memorialize everything I learned while reading her book: to continue learning, to engage with people one on one over coffee, to approach antiracism work with equal parts grit&grace. I am thrilled with this artwork&the way I will be able to take these lessons with me everywhere.
I‘m finding right now that reading electronically or listening to audiobooks is by far easiest. I adore the feel of a paper book and when on holiday that‘s my go to, for sure. But everyday life is so hard right now, being able to read with less mental pressure (I‘m just on my phone!) is tricking me in a good way.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Osheta tells us we need to engage with each other‘s stories with “curiosity and mercy.”She says that we have to start with Belovedness as our base. That we must own our Belovedness, and that must then overflow into the Belovedness of everyone else. We must approach this important, Godly work with equal parts Grit & Grace. Too far in either direction, and we cannot effectively be the Peacemakers we are called to be. Highly recommend!
“The night I decided to confront the middle school coach who called my son the N-word, my hands were stained with permanent marker from making signs for the Special Olympics.”
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This book is coming out in May but I have gotten the chance to read it early. It is so profound. Osheta invites us who are white into the role of peacemaker guided by her, a black woman. It is so good already - keep your eyes open for it.
This looks like it‘s going to be great!
Release date: May 21, 2021
#TBR #peacemaker #antiracism #grace
Also, the cover art is by a #philly artist. 😁
Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism with Grit and Grace | 
