Come Sit with Me

by (in)Courage, Becky Keife (Editor)

Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. People are complex and relationships are messy but loving one another well is possible. Whether navigating political or religious differences, or dealing with toxic people or our own unforgiveness, this book tackles the struggles no one really wants to talk about. But there is hope! We can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we'd rather run from.

In Come Sit with Me , 26 (in)courage writers help you navigate tough relational tensions by revealing their own hard-fought, grace-filled learning moments. They show you how to

· delight in your differences
· honor and value others even when you disagree
· connect before you correct
· trust that God is working even when people disappoint you
· live and love like Jesus by serving others

Whether you're in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend's pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2022

Reviews

[Melissa Layne · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVED this book! I used it as a daily devotional, I’d read a chapter and journal for the questions that were at end of each chapter. So many great & tough questions asked! Lots of filtering through motives from our human perspective vs motives from a heavenly perspective. Many chapters challenge you to sit in disagreements, differing opinions, hurt, and challenges, instead of running or resorting to toxic communication ( i.e. blowing up or giving silent treatment)
This book approaches differences, with the goal of community, connection and healthy communication in our various relationships. I love the vantage point that running from disagreement is the last thing Jesus would do, unless it’s retreating to pray.

[Rachel Marie Kang · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a special book — I've been touched by some of the stories shared in the chapters...and have carried those stories with me in moments of my own hardship. This books reminds us of what we all hope to be true: that we are not alone and that nothing is to hard to hold hope.

[debbie-anne Hogarth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book you could pick up, read a chapter, put down and repeat. Each chapter stands alone.
A good read looking at others stories of hurts and facing reconciliation in a God filled way.

[Amy Meyers · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. This is a bunch of blogs on the topic of the title compiled into one book with chapter questions. Extremely modern in feel (lots of references to Covid and assumptions about racism in America). Some essays were better than others. When I saw it was discounted on an audiobook site this month, I tried it first on hoopla to see if I should buy it. It’s good once.

[Danielle Sturgeon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read with our church book club. Had some good discussions based on the essays. Liked it, didn't love it.

[Sharla Fritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't know what to expect from this book but I loved the honest and transparent stories. Each author told of a relationship that featured disagreements or differences. They told of broken friendships, difficult marriages, and wounded parent/child relationships. In each case, the author didn't give a pat answer or easy solution but told of how patience and love and forgiveness made a difference. They offered encouragement and comfort from God's Word. Even though I wasn't sure I would relate to this book, I'm keeping it on my shelf because I know there will be a time when I need to review its encouragement.

[(in)courage · Rating 5 out of 5]

We so believe in this book 💛

[Debbie Hauser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great study. Great for mixed ages of Women. Everyone in my group liked it.

[Faith Mosseau Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book about how to love and connect with people who are different from us.

would make a great small group/book group study !

[Brittany Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books is encouraging as it reminds us of our shared human experience and the challenges we all face in life. The authors of, Come Sit with Me, point us to the faithfulness of God in all seasons.