aOver the past few months I have had the pleasure to engage the Christian community on the topic of race and church life. It’s been a humbling experience and an emotional time. I’ve cried tears of joy knowing that women are being affected and encouraged by my words, pastors are eager to learn more and are rallying behind me, and organizations such as Desiring God and The Gospel Coalition are taking an active role in helping inform those who might be encouraged to know the black female perspective. I’ve been fearful knowing that the topic of race (and racism) can be very difficult for some to face, about putting my heart out on display for the world to see, and a fear of God as I pray through what I write. Overall, I thank God that one post has been received so well…bl