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Grace in the Gray
Mike Donehey
14 min
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A kinder way to navigate disagreement and stay connected.
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In a world that feels increasingly divided, many people are hungry for a better way to disagree without burning bridges. Grace in the Gray offers just that—a refreshing path forward that doesn’t rely on being “right” or “winning” debates, but instead invites us to lean into empathy, curiosity, and humility. This is not a book about giving up your convictions. It’s about holding onto them while also holding space for others. In the gray areas of life—where black-and-white thinking falls short—there is room to grow, love, and understand more deeply. This book is a call to make grace our default posture, even when it’s hard, and even when we deeply disagree. Let's see how.
Grace in the gray doesn’t mean giving up what you believe. It means showing up with humility, curiosity, and love—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. The gray may be uncertain, but it’s also rich with possibility. It’s where growth happens, where connection deepens, and where grace becomes not just an idea, but a way of life.
There’s a common idea that truth should be sharp, bold, and unflinching—that telling it like it is means being blunt, even if it bruises. But there’s a difference between telling the truth and using it as a battering ram. The way we deliver truth has a huge impact on whether it’s received or rejected. If it comes wrapped in aggression, the message is lost before it even lands.Take the example of a friend who’s made a questionable decision. You might...
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