Tag: books
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Book Rec: Black Fatigue

In Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit, Mary-Frances Winters presents a powerful and deeply insightful exploration of the lasting effects of systemic racism. With clarity and compassion, she unpacks how generational racial trauma impacts Black individuals—not just socially and economically, but physically and spiritually. For Christian leaders committed to justice, unity,…
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Sonya Massey

Sonya Massey should be alive right now, but she is not. On July 6th she called the police because after suspecting a prowler in her home. Although she posed no threat and was unarmed, Ms. Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy. I write this post with a heavy heart. I…
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3 Ways to Disagree Well

Do you feel like this when approaching conflict? Most people deal with conflict through avoidance or hostility. They either: There is a better way to deal with disagreements. Focusing on these three things will shift most of your conflict from hurtful to helpful conversations. 1. Focus on the main goal Conflict happens when coworkers or…
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Recommendation: Who’s Black and Why?

Who’s Black and Why?: A Hidden Chapter from the Eighteenth-Century Invention of Race is without a doubt one of the most insightful books I’ve ever read. In my post addressing the question What is Race?, I list a few works that have helped form my understanding of race. This book has been quite influential in…