Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations
REAL TALK. REAL SOLUTIONS. LONG OVERDUE.

Many conversations are happening at home and in church about difficult and timely topics—but when it comes to race, too many Christians are silent. It's time to speak up. But where do we start?

Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld enter a transparent and open dialogue about race, privilege, bias, and discrimination.

As you witness the real—time provess of meaningful discussion, you'll see how these women model healthy conersations—giving voice to pain without blame, expressing anger without ridicule, and asking questions without guilt.

These pages are filled with vulnerable personal stories, biblical teaching, conversation starters, and practical next steps. By the end, you too will be equipped to have your own colorful conversations, and find your place in healing the racial divide and bringing together the body of Christ.


"Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld take the issue of race and, with incredible wisdom and surgical precision, bring together all of the different dynamics and weave them into a balanced, biblical solution." —Isaac Pitre, president of II Kings Global Network and IPM Ministries, and author of Divine DNA

"If you only read one book this year, make it this one! . . . Colorful Connections will give you the tools to make a lasting impact on the racial relationships of future generations." —Carol Kent, speaker, founder and executive director of Speak Up Conference, and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down
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Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations
REAL TALK. REAL SOLUTIONS. LONG OVERDUE.

Many conversations are happening at home and in church about difficult and timely topics—but when it comes to race, too many Christians are silent. It's time to speak up. But where do we start?

Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld enter a transparent and open dialogue about race, privilege, bias, and discrimination.

As you witness the real—time provess of meaningful discussion, you'll see how these women model healthy conersations—giving voice to pain without blame, expressing anger without ridicule, and asking questions without guilt.

These pages are filled with vulnerable personal stories, biblical teaching, conversation starters, and practical next steps. By the end, you too will be equipped to have your own colorful conversations, and find your place in healing the racial divide and bringing together the body of Christ.


"Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld take the issue of race and, with incredible wisdom and surgical precision, bring together all of the different dynamics and weave them into a balanced, biblical solution." —Isaac Pitre, president of II Kings Global Network and IPM Ministries, and author of Divine DNA

"If you only read one book this year, make it this one! . . . Colorful Connections will give you the tools to make a lasting impact on the racial relationships of future generations." —Carol Kent, speaker, founder and executive director of Speak Up Conference, and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down
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Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations

Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations

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Overview

REAL TALK. REAL SOLUTIONS. LONG OVERDUE.

Many conversations are happening at home and in church about difficult and timely topics—but when it comes to race, too many Christians are silent. It's time to speak up. But where do we start?

Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld enter a transparent and open dialogue about race, privilege, bias, and discrimination.

As you witness the real—time provess of meaningful discussion, you'll see how these women model healthy conersations—giving voice to pain without blame, expressing anger without ridicule, and asking questions without guilt.

These pages are filled with vulnerable personal stories, biblical teaching, conversation starters, and practical next steps. By the end, you too will be equipped to have your own colorful conversations, and find your place in healing the racial divide and bringing together the body of Christ.


"Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld take the issue of race and, with incredible wisdom and surgical precision, bring together all of the different dynamics and weave them into a balanced, biblical solution." —Isaac Pitre, president of II Kings Global Network and IPM Ministries, and author of Divine DNA

"If you only read one book this year, make it this one! . . . Colorful Connections will give you the tools to make a lasting impact on the racial relationships of future generations." —Carol Kent, speaker, founder and executive director of Speak Up Conference, and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780825447358
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Publication date: 09/20/2022
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

Lori Stanley Roeleveld has degrees in psychology and biblical studies, but learned most of what she knows in life's trenches, raising children and working with families in crisis. She currently works in Rhode Island with at—risk families or those who have a child with a serious emotional disorder. Lori's previous books include Jesus and the Beanstalk and Running from a Crazy Man (and Other Adventures Traveling with Jesus). She also writes a popular blog at www.loriroeleveld.com.

Dr. Saundra Dalton—Smith is an internal medicine physician in Birmingham, Alabama. Her previous books include Sacred Rest and Come Empty. Learn more at ichoosemybestlife.com.

Table of Contents

To Our Readers 7

How to Get the Most from Tins Book 9

Chapter 1 Commit to the Conversation 15

Why engage in conversations about race and ethnicity?

Chapter 2 Ask Better Questions 32

What types of questions encourage productive conversations?

Chapter 3 Be Quick to Listen 46

How does listening enhance the effectiveness of conversations?

Chapter 4 Be Slow to Take Offense 61

What can we do to slow our anger?

Chapter 5 Seek a Better Way to Love 78

In what ways can I actively express God's love for others?

Chapter 6 Resist the Temptation of Cancel Culture 93

How do we respond like Jesus when we disagree?

Chapter 7 Love Justice 109

What does biblical justice look like in our times?

Chapter 8 Leave a Worthy Legacy 123

What impact are we having on racial relationships of future generations?

Chapter 9 Reflect on the Most Segregated Hour 139

How do we honor the variety God created in worship?

Chapter 10 Unite Around Our Purpose 153

How do we further the kingdom in times of conflict?

Chapter 11 Use These Seven Keys for Hard Conversations 168

What tools can help facilitate productive conversations?

Chapter 12 Hope for Change 183

Where do we anchor our hope for lasting change?

Group Discussion Questions 195

Acknowledgments 203

Notes 205

Recommended Resources 207

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