Grace in the Gray

<b>By approaching disagreements in a more loving way and seeing the grace and good in those who hold differing viewpoints, you'll gain a deeper understanding of others, yourself, and God—from the bestselling author of <i>Finding God's Life for My Will</i>.</b><br>  <br> <b>“Written with just the right amount of humor, reflection, and heart, <i>Grace in the Gray</i> shows us how to focus on the people we may disagree with more than focusing on the issue at hand.”—Mac Powell, Grammy Award–winning singer and songwriter</b><br><br>In a culture where constant offense and polarization dominate so many interactions, here is good news about a more productive way to disagree: God desires for us to become better at loving others . . . not better at debating. <br><br><i>Grace in the Gray</i> helps us see the grace and good that’s often hidden by our own limited perspectives and assumptions. Through a collection of personal stories and biblical insights, Mike Donehey reveals a four-stage process to help you<br><br>1. subjectify those you’ve objectified<br>2. empathize with those you’ve vilified<br>3. humanize those you’ve deified<br>4. see why your posture is as essential as your position<br><br>In relationships, professional settings, and social situations, discover how to focus on the <i>person</i> standing before<i> </i>you more than the <i>argument</i> set against you. Doing so gives you the rare ability to face any conflict with better questions, kindness, and the calming posture of curiosity.<br><br>It all begins by learning to listen and lead with the most transformative substance the universe has ever known . . . God’s love.