Kara’s Reviews > Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit > Status Update

“The only guarantee of goodness is the goodness of God. God creates goodness in us. Which is why goodness is not about doing, but about being.” Matt, p112

Few notes- 1) I love how this book moves from the Fruit in an individualistic perspective to how it’s a communal one, & how we show it w/relationship w/ others 2)I like the discussion in civility & that it’s not the goal 3) I am really benefiting from Kathy’s perspective & thoughts. I also greatly enjoyed the peacemaker v peacekeeper explanation. I struggle with this a lot personally.

Shalom doesn’t always come in the language of comfort. (Peacemaking vs peacekeeping) p65

“I’m still learning how to communicate to others that intent does not eliminate impact.” P21 (Kathy)

“Open doors don’t mean an invitation to enter, to be an equal part of the community. Even if people of color feel welcomed or brave enough to walk through the door, rarely are we actually invited to shape what happens inside.” P16 (Kathy)