Beautifully Distinct
What does it mean to live in this world with Biblical wisdom and confidence? In Beautifully Distinct, edited by Trillia Newbell, you can join the conversation on faith, life, and culture.
Worldview Discussion
With contributions from Jen Wilkin, Jackie Hill Perry, Courtney Reissig, and more, this book is an introduction to thinking through a Biblical worldview. Eleven topics are separated into three sections: (1) being thoughtful, (2) listening well, and (3) speaking well.
The chapters on movies, sex, and work are important in any worldview discussion. I found the chapters on literature, food, and beauty to be especially eye-opening. These are topics I haven’t given much thought to as a man, and I feel like I have a lot more to explore.
Race and Immigration
Especially relevant to our times are the chapters on race and loving the immigrant. Practical steps are offered in becoming aware and becoming advocates. These chapters champion diversity in the church. In fact, Jesus is the most notable refugee in Scripture: a Middle Eastern refugee whose family fled to Egypt to avoid the massacre ordered by Herod.
The book concludes with chapters on social media and telling your story. A common theme is that we are given the unique opportunity to highlight God’s grace in our lives. And we must do so carefully and courageously so we do not waste our words.
Listen and Learn
While this book is written by and for women, I learned so much by simply reading what they had to say. These are women with different stories and backgrounds, but they all excel at showing me our Savior. To be a better brother, I must listen and learn from my sisters.
This review was originally written on June 2, 2020. I received a media copy of Beautifully Distinct and this is my honest review. Find more of my book reviews and follow Dive In, Dig Deep on Instagram - my account dedicated to Bibles and books to see the beauty of the Bible and the role of reading in the Christian life. To read all of my book reviews and to receive all of the free eBooks I find on the web, subscribe to my free newsletter.