Grace in the Gray, Mike Donehey
Grace in the Gray, Mike Donehey
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Grace in the Gray
A More Loving Way to Disagree

Author: Mike Donehey

Narrator: Mike Donehey

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/17/2023


Synopsis

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 Finding God's Life for My Will.
 
“Written with just the right amount of humor, reflection, and heart, Grace in the Gray 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

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. 

Grace in the Gray 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

1. subjectify those you’ve objectified
2. empathize with those you’ve vilified
3. humanize those you’ve deified
4. see why your posture is as essential as your position

In relationships, professional settings, and social situations, discover how to focus on the person standing before you more than the argument set against you. Doing so gives you the rare ability to face any conflict with better questions, kindness, and the calming posture of curiosity.

It all begins by learning to listen and lead with the most transformative substance the universe has ever known . . . God’s love.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Allison on August 06, 2023

Donehey gives practical steps to living in love with people we have disagreements or differences with.......more

Goodreads review by Emmy on February 19, 2023

Once again, Mike Donehey shares his wisdom with humble humor. In a society where there always seems to be a point to disagree on, this book highlights the importance of reflecting on yourself rather than your opponent. Finding grace and peace in admitting “I could be wrong”. Strongly recommend!......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on September 23, 2022

We all face confrontation. We do NOT all face confrontation well. Some of us even go out of our way to create confrontation. This book reads like a faith-based guide to confrontation. How to have healthy confrontation, when to start that confrontational conversation, and when to avoid confrontation......more

Goodreads review by Cameron on July 17, 2023

A book I think many Christians could benefit from digesting-- myself included. WELSers especially, perhaps... :)......more

Goodreads review by Joan on January 25, 2023

Donehey is a musician. He shares lessons he has learned from collaborating and critiquing. He gives plenty of personal examples to illustrate his teaching. His personal stories are many and long. I have to admit I skimmed through some of them to get to the point. He has a good sense of humor as the......more


Quotes

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Mike Donehey for many years now and have always felt that he is one of the most thoughtful lyricists and communicators I know. Mike is a thinker, but so much more than that, he is a lover of people. Written with just the right amount of humor, reflection, and heart, Grace in the Gray 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

“In a world that is seemingly more divided and polarized than ever, Mike stands out as a peacemaker. He has a unique gift of reaching across the divides and reminding people with his own vulnerability that we are all created and loved by the same God.”—Gareth and Ali Gilkeson, Rend Collective