Seeds of Racial Healing
Fifty-Two Devotions for Navigating Through Trauma
- Bible Studies & Devotionals
- Publisher: InterVarsity Press
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
A Spiritual Journey Toward Healing and Justice for Christians of Color You 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.
Endorsements (4)
“I found myself, like Hagar, saying, 'You are the God who sees ME!' Sheila Wise Rowe has masterfully narrated a devotional in a way that speaks to the very real lived experiences of a group of people who for generations have been oppressed and traumatized. Sheila has thoughtfully and artistically addressed the cultural nuances that are so often overlooked for those who seek healing in God's Word. WELL DONE!”
“Seeds of Racial Healing is one of those books you don't just read—you feel it. Sheila Wise Rowe doesn't just write about healing; she walks with you through it. Each devotion is honest, reflective, and grounded in lived experience and deepfaith. As someone who's lived through racialized trauma and grief and navigated the long road to healing, I felt both seen and encouraged in these pages. This book offers space to breathe, be honest with God, and believe healing is still possible. Sheila Wise Rowe has given us a gift—a steady companion for the journey when the weight feels too heavy.”
“Sheila Wise Rowe is the sage for our souls. With tender grace and abundant care, she guides us into the arms of the Savior to experience the healing power of God. The sin of racism wounds us all. This book is a salve that mends our brokenness and positions us to thrive together in Christ!”
“Sheila Wise Rowe is a safe voice, offering a holy nudge to remember God as our hope and care amid loss and racial trauma. Seeds of Racial Healing is a timely encouragement, a deep exhale, and a source of comfort for weary sojourners, reminding us that even amid the pressures and unrest of our world, it is God who plants seeds of hope, healing, and restoration in our hearts.”
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