Karen González is a speaker, writer, and immigrant advocate who works as director of human resources for World Relief. An immigrant from Guatemala, González studied at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has worked in the nonprofit world for more than ten years and is a former public school teacher. González, who lives in Baltimore, has written about spiritual formation, Latinx identity, race, gender, the Enneagram, and immigration. Her work has been published in Sojourners, Christ and Pop Culture, Faithfully Magazine, Mutuality Magazine, The Mudroom, and The Salt Collective. Connect with her at Karen-Gonzalez.com.
"The God Who Sees artfully weaves theological application and
immigration policy and practice, inviting the reader to engage more
deeply in important justice issues of today. At a time in which
numerous voices are being pushed into the immigration narrative,
Karen González's perspectives as a theologian and Latina immigrant,
straddling Guatemalan and American cultures, are both insightful
and impactful. Thank you, Karen, for sharing your heart, your mind,
and your voice in this book. It is a gift."
--Michelle Ferrigno Warren, activist and author of The Power of
Proximity
"The God Who Sees is a beautiful, timely, and significant book.
Karen González's unique interweaving of personal story and biblical
story, as well as her expertise in immigration services, provides
substantial information for believers seeking to understand
migration at this historic moment. The book takes complex concepts
and makes them easily accessible. A must-read for Christian
believers seeking God's will for churches grappling with
immigration issues."
--Alexia Salvatierra, author of Faith-Rooted Organizing
"The God Who Sees is the book I have been waiting for: a Christian
book on immigration, written from the perspective of a Latina
theologian and ministry practitioner, that centers the voices and
experiences of our Latino community. It is like refreshing water to
my soul. Karen González stands at the vanguard of a rising
generation of Latina/o Christian authors whose voices are critical
for the healing of the church in America."
--Robert Chao Romero, professor of Chicana/o studies at UCLA
"The God Who Sees offers the powerful combination of an immigrant
experience expressed through the lens of Scripture. Nothing can be
more compelling for those who claim the Christian faith. As a
fellow Guatemalan American, I resonate with this book that brings
to mind my own memories and their emotive power. Karen González's
voice is gentle, yet forceful, and needs to be heard--along with
those of millions of others!"
--M. Daniel Carroll R., professor of Old Testament at Wheaton
College and author of Christians at the Border
"In The God Who Sees, we who are identified as immigrants,
migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers find that God is at work in
our stories and in the narratives of foreigners and strangers in
the Bible. With intimacy and detail, author Karen González reminds
us of the importance of migration stories and how God is present in
our uprooting, our journeys, our language and assimilation
challenges, and our unceasing longing for home. She has written a
timely memoir of us, for us, and for our sons and daughters."
--Saulo Padilla, coordinator of the Immigration Education National
Program at Mennonite Central Committee U.S.
"In the heated debate over immigration, both sides often reduce
immigrants to an abstraction. Karen González points out that the
story of the immigrant is an integral part of our redemption
history. Her own journey as an immigrant adds rich insight to our
collective faith story as well as a deeper understanding of those
millions who still leave their homes in search of new lives. The
God Who Sees will convict the reader that compassion for the
immigrant is not an option but a requirement for all who profess to
follow Jesus."
--Derek W. Engdahl, author of The Great Chasm
"In this engaging book, Karen González skillfully weaves her
narrative with the biblical narratives and insightful comments on
current immigration realities. This slim volume is a helpful
introduction for those who want to love their immigrant neighbors.
I appreciated the action and reflection questions that end the book
and offer helpful next steps."
--Jude Tiersma Watson, associate professor at Fuller Theological
Seminary
"The topic of immigration can be both confusing and contentious.
Karen González helps us find our way toward a deeper understanding
with The God Who Sees, a story that is deeply personal, solidly
biblical, and appropriately challenging. You will find Karen
González an able guide to bring clarity and encourage
compassion."
--Scott Arbeiter, president of World Relief
"We are changed by whom we read the Bible with. The God Who Sees is
an invitation to read the Scriptures with the fresh eyes of Karen
González, a theologian with a story that is relevant,
heartbreaking, and always surprising. González deeply believes in
the God who sees, and she invites her readers to discover the God
who is obsessed with the immigrant. In a time of fear, The God Who
Sees is a powerful testimony to what makes the good news actually
good."
--D. L. Mayfield, author of Assimilate or Go Home
"Weaving insightful reflections on the stories of immigrants in the
Bible, compelling explanations of the realities facing immigrants
today, and her own testimony of faith and migration, Karen González
invites readers into a distinctly Christian approach to the complex
topic of immigration. In the process, she invites us into a deeper
relationship with the God who made and loves them. The God Who Sees
is an important and enlightening book for our times."
--Matthew Soerens, coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger and Seeking
Refuge
"What does it mean to surrender our lives to the God of the
immigrant and stranger? That question feels more pressing than ever
in our modern times. The God Who Sees takes us on a journey that
brings us to the heart of God and shapes a new way of seeing the
world. Trust the leadership of Karen González, an important
spiritual guide for these critical conversations."
--Daniel Hill, pastor and author of White Awake
"With this stunning debut, Karen González makes her mark as one of
the most talented storytellers of faith in a generation. The skill
with which she weaves together personal narrative, biblical text,
intimate detail, and sociopolitical analysis is as impressive as it
is seamless. Every single page of this beautiful, timely book
pulses with prophetic truth. It left me changed in all the best
ways."
--Rachel Held Evans, author of Inspired and Searching for Sunday
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