The African American Devotional Bible

Red letter Daily insights from prominent black church leaders 250 weekday and 52 weekend meditations Book introductions Choice of 3 reading plans JSubject index Articles History of denominations Biographies on contributors 1,472 pp.

To encourage the potential and ease the pain. The African-American Devotional Bible is unique--the first devotional Bible expressing the faith of African Americans. Drawing on the wisdom of leadership of the Congress of National Black Churches (CNBC), its heartbeat is to encourage the potential and ease the pain of African-American Christians. It weds the complete Bible text with a year's worth of devotions that speak to the soul of our culture. Well-known African-American leaders bring the Bible's insights directly to bear on the black experience. The African-American Devotional Bible draws on the wisdom of men and women of faith and integrity--Bishops, Baptist Convention Presidents, pastors, clergy and lay leadership of CNBC's eight member denominations. You'll find experienced, trustworthy perspectives on how to face the problems and promise of our society with an overcoming faith in God. Two hundred sixty weekday and fifty-two weekend meditations address such vital topics as heritage, economic empowerment, racism, family life, community, justice, marriage, stewardship, and more. An article on African presence in the Bible gives you a fresh and encouraging look at our vital place throughout redemptive history. You'll also find book introductions, a special needs index, a description and history of the CNBC, and many other features. At last, here's a Bible designed especially for African Americans--one that will build you up in wisdom, faith, and hope for life today.

Red letter Daily insights from prominent black church leaders 250 weekday and 52 weekend meditations Book introductions Choice of 3 reading plans JSubject index Articles History of denominations Biographies on contributors 1,472 pp.

More than 200 "Life Lessons" applying biblical truth to life situations today 70 portraits introducing Biblical characters 110 "Insight Essays" of interest to African-American women Book introductions emphasize black presence in the Bible 5 5/8 X 8 5/8 % Font size: 9

Mary Had a Baby: An Advent Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals, written by Marilyn E. Thornton with material from the first edition by Cheryl Kirk-Duggan. Mary Had a Babyhas four sessions, one for each week of Advent, and is perfect for small groups, Sunday school, midweek sessions, and choir workshops. Each lesson includes Scripture, song lyrics, devotional and contextual information, and discussion questions to stimulate deepening faith and a sense of community. The book includes leader helps. The four spirituals featured in Mary Had a Baby are “Mary Had a Baby,” “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” “Children, Go Where I Send Thee, “ and “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.” A mp3 file of the four songs is available free with purchase of the study.