Physical Description:270 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm print
Publisher:Grand Rapids, Michigan : Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2022]
Content descriptions
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Formatted Contents Note:
Answering the call to lead in the dark / Natasha Sistrunk Robinson -- Psalm 37 -- My utmost delight. Strophe 1 : a poem / by Ifueko Fex Ogbomo -- When the evil flourish. Verses 1-2 : a devotion / by Marlena Graves -- Blessings in brokenness. Verses 3-4 : a devotion / by Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien -- Roll on Lord. Verses 5-6 : a devotion / by Sandra Van Opstal -- Anger, I will not tame her. Strophe 2 : a poem / by Tasha Jun -- My ancestor's perseverance, my voice to carry. Verse 7 : a devotion / by Ruth Buffalo -- Pursing justice may start with anger. Verse 8 : a devotion / by Kathy Khang -- Displacement and belonging. Verses 9-11 : a devotion / by Kat Armas -- Lying in weight. Strophe 3 : a poem / by Medgina Saint-Elien -- When will their day come? Verses 12-13 : a devotion / by Bethany Rivera Molinar -- Bending the bow of peace. Verses 14-15 : a devotion / by Jenny Yang -- Just one suitcase. Verses 16-17 : a devotion / by Lisa Rodriguez-Watson -- Alpha and omega. Strophe 4 : a poem / by Mazaré -- Walking blameless in the dark. Verses 18-19 : a devotion / by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson -- The wicked will perish. Verse 20 : a devotion / by Michelle Reyes -- Generous like our God. Verses 21-22 : a devotion / by Vivian Mabuni -- Este Mvskokvlke paksvnke, mucv-nettv, pakse. Mvskoke people, yesterday, today, tomorrow. Strophe 5 : a liturgy / by Mariah Humphries -- Though we stumble. Verses 23-24 : a devotion / by Shelia Wise Rowe -- Hunger pains. Verses 25-26 : a devotion / by QuaWanna Bannarbie -- The Lord loves justice. Verses 27-28a : a devotion / by Kristie Anyabwile -- The peacemaker : with a throat full of heart and ancestors. Strophe 6 : a poem / by Carolina Hinojsa-Cisneros -- Meekness, not weakness. Verses 28b-29 : a devotion / by Noemi Chavez -- A heart that speaks wisdom and justice. Verses 30-31 : a devotion / by Ka Richards -- Owning my heritage as queen. Verses 32-33 : a devotion / by Rebecca Deng -- Release in me a song of lament. Strophe 7 : a poem / by Grace P. Cho -- Why women wail. Verse 34 : a litany / by Patricia Raybon -- The tree that withers. Verses 35-36 : a devotion / by Dennae Pierre -- Live in a good way. Verses 37-38 : a devotion / by Renee Kylestewa Begay -- A mighty strong tower. Verses 39-40 : a devotion / by K.A. -- What carries us home / Medgina Saint-Elien, Tasha Jun, Grace P. Cho, Mazaré, and Mariah Humphries -- Epilogue. Living up to a name / Natasha Sistrunk Robinson.
Summary, etc.:
"This book will contain reflections on brokenness and hope in a world longing for justice"--