Engaging the cultures around us means learning about those who are different than us. In "Becoming All Things," Reyes shares some of her personal experiences and what she's observed over the years. Compassion and empathy are necessary for those seeking to connect across cultures. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Reyes explains how we can take cues from Paul and adapt to those around us by doing life with people who have a different heritage than our own, creating community and loving them as the Gospel intends.

This is an interesting read that challenges and encourages. Here are a few quotes that resonated with me:

"Paul's actions imply a view of himself as a relative nobody. He treats himself as if he is the one on the margins, the one without power, as a way to care for everyone."

"Remember that people's lives convey stories, so getting to the heart of your cultural differences means learning to see and understand what narrative the other person is communicating. That perspective should keep us humble as we strive to see what life is like through another person's eyes."

Invest time to delve deep when reading this book. "Becoming All Things" is a book that would be a great discussion for a book club, too! ( )