Shalom Sistas

“Over the years, I have continually learned from Osheta Moore’s writing and witness, and Shalom Sistas is no different! Osheta has a gift for blazing a path toward liberation, hope, and purpose in any circumstance—in times of leisure or stress, abundance or scarcity, clarity or confusion. All people—not just women—will benefit from Osheta’s careful and wise guidance through the complex intersection of faith, family, and community.”

—Christena Cleveland, author of Disunity in Christ

“Shalom Sistas made me want to stand up and cheer! Only Osheta Moore could land these powerful soul truths with such humor and grace. This hopeful manifesto is guaranteed to move you—to action, to peace, and ultimately toward the weird way of Jesus, where the gospel upsets our tired ideas and compels us to greater love.”

—Shannan Martin, author of Falling Free

“Shalom Sistas is the book we all need right now as the world feels kerfloofy. Osheta Moore will make you laugh, challenge you, and offer a practical path to peacemaking. You will want to be her friend and show up at her house for red beans and rice. I used to think peacemakers were supposed to be super-nice and compliant, but no more. Osheta’s shalom is strong and opinionated; there’s nothing passive or saccharine about it. Shalom Sistas shows us the way.”

—Melanie Dale, author of It’s Not Fair and Women Are Scary

“God calls us beyond the surface kinds of friendships we’ve gotten used to and invites us into the richness of deeply meaningful relationships—even (especially?) with people we’d rather not get to know. Shalom Sistas extends the invitation once again, because clearly, God is not giving up on us.”

—Deidra Riggs, author of One and Every Little Thing

“I am so grateful for Osheta Moore’s sassy voice, calling forth the Shalom Sistas of our generation. She invites us to practice ordinary acts of peace, joining her on this most crucial journey of peacemaking, rather than peacekeeping. And to think it all started with a dangerous prayer. She’s my kind of woman, and I love her book.”

—Idelette McVicker, founder of SheLoves magazine

“In a world often wrought with unrest, Shalom Sistas offers a compelling way forward, calling the reader to consider what it means to live as peacemakers and not merely peacekeepers. Moore does this by giving us an intimate glimpse into her own story—weaving together personal narrative, humor, and just plain down-to-earth girl talk. A must-read for all who are determined to find and create life-giving spaces in the midst of chaos!”

—Gail Song Bantum, executive pastor of Quest Church

“Osheta Moore is the leader I want to follow. She loves God and is passionate about building God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Her good heart and sharp mind are matched by her willingness to do the hard things as she seeks shalom right where she is planted. If you are committed to seeking shalom right where you are, Shalom Sistas can show you how.”

—Margot Starbuck, author of Small Things with Great Love and coauthor of Overplayed

“Shalom is one of my favorite concepts in the Bible. It means complete reconciliation, the fullness of human flourishing, the state where humans express our humanness as it was meant to be. Sound heady? It is. Yet Osheta Moore writes about it in the same voice she uses when she calls up a girlfriend from the carpool line. I want to put my phone on speaker and chat with her all day. This is an important yet approachable read.”

—Jessica Honegger, founder of Noonday Collections

“Shalom Sistas is a practical, engaging, theologically informed, poignant, and witty presentation of what peacemaking can look like in our time. Anyone who reads Shalom Sistas—no matter their level of theological understanding—will be challenged and encouraged to make peacemaking more than an idea but an integral part of everyday life.” 

—Dennis R. Edwards, PhD, senior pastor of Sanctuary Covenant Church

“Don’t even think about using a highlighter as you read Shalom Sistas. You’ll end up with entire pages colored in neon yellow! Instead, sit down with a cup of coffee, an open heart, and a box of tissues. Osheta Moore writes with conviction and humor about God’s invitation to be a peacemaker not a peacekeeper.”

—Kathy Khang, coauthor of More Than Serving Tea

“Strolling through the pages of Osheta Moore’s Shalom Sistas is like taking a long walk with a dear friend. Relatable, brave, witty, and inspiring, this intimate work educates and empowers women to seek shalom in every aspect of their lives.”

—Jessica Kelley, author of Lord Willing?