Right or Reconciled?

My latest book was written by none other than Bishop Joseph Garlington, the pastor of my church. Right or Reconciled? covers perhaps his most passionate topic: reconciliation. This reconciliation he calls for centers around racial reconciliation but also covers interpersonal relationships and other dividing grounds like gender, economic status, or political leanings. 

Garlington writes eloquently and with a fair measure of humor. Reading his writing is much like hearing him speak. In fact, I heard his voice in my head as I read. He includes countless scriptural references to back up his points. I've never heard someone speak as well as he does on this topic. Much of his study and thought can be found in these pages. I'm not sure that a better source exists when it comes to reconciliation, at least from a Christian perspective.

There's too much meat in this book to go into much depth here in a review, but I will say that you will be blessed by reading this book, no matter your background, race, age, gender, or political affiliation. That said, this book is only a shadow of his preaching. I probably didn't get a lot from reading this book because I've heard these points dozens of times during his preaching. His sermons are available here: http://www.livestream.com/covenantchurchofpittsburgh, and I highly recommend just about any of his messages. He's much funnier, poignant, and real in person. Lately I've begun to transform my life by living out reconciliation (a journey begun just a week or so before reading this book), and I'll leave you with a question that could change your life:

"Do you want to be right or do you want to be reconciled?"

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (he's really better in person)

(86/100)