Portland Public Library

Be the bridge, pursuing God's heart for racial reconciliation, LaTasha Morrison ; foreword by Daniel Hill ; afterword by Jennie Allen

eng

Includes bibliographical references

no index present

non fiction

Be the bridge

bibliography

1089889596

LaTasha Morrison ; foreword by Daniel Hill ; afterword by Jennie Allen

pursuing God's heart for racial reconciliation

"A leading advocate for racial reconciliation offers a clarion call for Christians to move toward relationship and deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture. With racial tensions as high within the church as outside the church, it is time for Christians to become the leaders in the conversation on racial reconciliation. This power-packed guide helps readers deepen their understanding of historical factors and present realities, equipping them to participate in the ongoing dialogue and to serve as catalysts for righteousness, justice, healing, transformation, and reconciliation." --, Provided by publisher

How we begin: a posture of humility -- Part I. The bridge to lament. History keeps account: awareness of the truth -- An invitation to empathize: acknowledgment and lament -- A liturgy of lament -- Part II. The bridge to confession and forgiveness. Removing roadblocks to reconciliation: free from shame and guilt -- Where healing begins: confession -- The healing balm: seeking and extending forgiveness -- A liturgy of confession and forgiveness -- Part III. The bridge to restorative reconciliation. Facing the oppressed, facing God: repentance -- Righting the wrong: making amends -- Relationships restored: reconciliation and restoration -- Building more bridges: reproduction -- A liturgy of restoration and reproduction