Racial Reconciliation in the Workplace, Revisited: November 16 Newsletter
Newsletter / Produced by The High Calling
We don't normally re-run newsletters, especially for the second week in a row. But as with last week's newsletter on the election, we think there is some wisdom here for our country's current polarized situation.
So we've updated this reminder that we can start reconciliation—racial and otherwise—where we spend most of our time: at our jobs. And we also want to point you to a helpful bonus link: this blog post by Mark Labberton of Fuller Seminary that originally dealt with the troubles in Ferguson, MO, but has wisdom for all kinds of conflicted situations.
God sustains us at work when we suffer for his sake and for justice. Let’s bring reconciliation to our troubled world. Read on.
Deep Changes In The Hearts Of Christians
From The High Calling
Originally published in the wake of the 2015 Charleston murders at Mother Emanuel AME, this article reminds us that the language we use to label others reveals something important about the state of our hearts. Read more
The Bridge-Building Love Of God
From The High Calling
The reconciliation offered on the cross breaks barriers and creeps past borders. Read more
Suffering With Christ In Order To Be Glorified With Christ
From the Theology of Work Project
Work forces us to face difficult challenges alongside people who are different from us. Over time this gives us confidence in God’s redeeming presence. Read more
The demands, pressures and stress of work can put a huge strain on relationships with our coworkers. This 4-day plan from Theology of Work Project and Workmatters provides simple steps you can take to be more loving to your coworkers that will transform those relationships and increase both joy and productivity at work.