Sheila Wise Rowe – författare

"Young, gifted and black,Open your heart to what I mean . . . "Nina Simone''s popular anthem from the civil rights movement speaks to both the celebrations and trials of the Black experience.Young, Gifted, and Black gives voice to the real-life stories of Black millennials and younger adults. If life was a race, it''s assumed that every runner has a fair shot at winning. However, it''s not always the case for young, gifted, and Black folks. Sheila Wise Rowe goes beyond the common narrative that focuses solely on their success or struggle. Her stories of celebration and lament point toward hope, joy, and healing.Drawing from her years of experience in counseling trauma and abuse survivors, she provides stories, reflections, and tools for Black readers of all ages and their allies. These stories offer an opportunity to explore, reflect, and journey toward healing from the barriers that affect their lives, the lives of their children,and their communities.

A Spiritual Journey Toward Healing and Justice for Christians of ColorYou are born from a seed that cannot die.In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood try to dim the truth that you are created in the image of God.In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers you a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables you to deepen your faith as you pursue healing from racial trauma, past and present.Anchored in daily Scriptures, these fifty-two devotions help you become more aware of God every day, even as you confront interpersonal racism and systemic oppression. In each devotion, Rowe inspires readers to share your stories and reminds your weary soul that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.In these devotions, you''ll find- personal stories,- prayer and encouragement,- Scripture passages,- questions for reflection, and- actionable steps to help you pursue both healing and justice.If you''re a Christian of color looking for a an accessible, trauma-informed devotional, Seeds of Racial Healing will help you confront challenges, embrace your worth as a child of God, and sow seeds of healing and transformation, whether on your own or aspart of a group. You''ll find encouragement to employ rest, resilience, and the power of faith to nurture growth in yourself and your community.You''ll find encouragement to employ rest, resilience, and the power of faith to nurture growth in yourself and your community.