"Through the story of Lawrence
Hart, Raylene Hinz-Penner bridges the Mennonite world and
the world of the Cheyenne-Arapaho people. This is a story
that cuts against the grain of the expectations of who
American Indians are and what American Indians can do.
Lawrence Hart is a treasure. Hinz-Penner presents him
shiningly." "A captivating blend of biography
and history, this book explores peacemaking and ministry
in both the Cheyenne and American Mennonite traditions
through the distinguished leadership of Chief Lawrence
Hart. Hinz-Penner traces four generations of cultural
exchange through her own family ancestry and Chief
Hart’s richly textured Native American world.
Holding these stories together, Searching for Sacred
Ground is a meditation on destiny and the
possibilities of restorative justice." "Lawrence Hart is one of the most
creative Native-American leaders in the world today. He
has forged a remarkable synthesis between his traditional
heritage and his adopted Anabaptist-Christian beliefs. In
this book Raylene Hinz Penner invites us to accompany her
on a journey of discovery into the sources of Hart’s
life and achievements." "In Searching for Sacred Ground,
author Raylene Hinz-Penner has accomplished two
meaningful goals. On one level, she explores the
universal search for balance in life, using historical
events and people to illustrate the constant tensions
between conflict and resolution. On a parallel story
line, she weaves into this rich tapestry the life of an
exceptional man, Cheyenne Peace Chief Lawrence Hart.
Through his personal story, as well as the story of his
extended family, we are offered the rare opportunity of
sharing a story that is both touching and
instructive." "Searching for Sacred Ground
is about Lawrence Hart’s quest for renewable sites
on the earth and in relationships, in history, and in the
heart. Raylene Hinz-Penner appropriately seeks to
preserve this extraordinary life story in the way that
Lawrence Hart preserves the stories, the language, the
deeds, the ways of doing justice, and even the bones of
his ancestors—by giving them continual attention and
honor in his own life. Her quest in right remembering, a
personal pilgrimage toward cross-cultural understanding
and connections amid images of the sacred, becomes a true
expression of the life and influence of Lawrence Hart.
Reading of these journeys is a rich educational and
spiritual experience. Searchiong for Sacred Ground orders:
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