Soul Food and Living Water Spiritual Nourishment and Practical Help for the Black Family

by Powell, Yolanda W.; Powell, William J.

• ISBN13: 9780802417473
• ISBN10: 0802417477
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-01
• Publisher: Lift Every Voice

Summary

Overflowing with biblical teaching, practical examples, and real encouragement, "Soul Food Living Water" provides the spiritual nourishment the African-American family needs.

Author Biography

YOLANDA POWELL is president of The Spoken Word International, a Christian communications company dedicated to training speakers, empowering communities and evangelizing the lost. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership Program at Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, Maryland.  For more information, visit www.the-spoken-word.org.

WILLIAM J. POWELL (Doctoral Candidate, Maxwell School, Syracuse University) is a senior policy analyst for the District of Columbia. William and his wife, Yolanda, were chosen as Small Church Instructors with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. Together they have co-authored the book Soul Food and Living Water: Spiritual Nourishment and Practical Help for the African American Family. William and Yolanda reside in Huntingtown, Maryland with their three sons.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Our Personal Relationship with God
Spiritual Nourishment Without Cash or Credit	p. 17
An Invitation to Come and Dine	p. 29
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of the Word	p. 41
The Sweet Taste of Personal Surrender	p. 57
The Intimacy of Our Marriages
An Elegant Evening and Dinner for Three	p. 73
Power Lunch for Christ-led Husbands	p. 95
Flowers and Brunch for God-fearing Wives	p. 111
Our Parenting and Home Life
The Parents' Prayer Breakfast	p. 135
Nutritional Meals from the Kids' Menu	p. 157
Healthy Snacks and Thirst Quenchers for Teens	p. 173
Household Operations: Organized Closets and a Full Fridge	p. 195
Our Cultural Heritage and Extended Relationships
Country Ribs and Revival at the Old Landmark	p. 219
Extended-Family Feasts	p. 233
The Elders' Lifetime Tribute and Awards Banquet	p. 251
Passing on Family Legacies	p. 269
Epilogue: The Nehemiah Challenge	p. 283
Notes	p. 289
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