Soul
Food & Living Water: Spiritual Nourishment for the African-American
Family is
a Scriptural oasis designed to strengthen the family where they
are weak and lacking. It is written to bring relief like a savory
meal in the wilderness and a cool spring in the desert. In essence,
Soul Food & Living Water is a personal invitation
to “Come and Dine” at the Lord’s Table; to be comforted in His
Presence and to feast upon His Word. Unlocking the life-giving
reservoir of God’s Timeless Truths, Soul Food & Living
Water will feed the hungry soul and revive the thirsty
spirit. This unique teaching guide is brimming with Biblical bounty
and plenteous in personal anecdotes.
Unlike
other books written to strengthen Christian families at large,
Soul Food & Living Water uses the cultural language
of the African-American community to illustrate relevant “word
pictures” coupled with sound Biblical teaching. Soul Food
& Living Water is written in an informative, yet authoritative
style, using the voice of primary author, Yolanda Powell, along
with her husband and life-mate, William J. Powell. It begins with
a quick assessment of the day-to-day struggles facing African-American
families and offers realistic profiles of ‘spiritual hunger and
thirst’ that serves the reader throughout the book. In our foundational
chapter we behold the spiritual provision of the Lord in the life
of the disciples and receive His splendid invitation to “come
and dine.”
This
theme of ‘spiritual dining’ runs vividly throughout the entire
book. Subsequent chapters examine the need for Soul Food
& Living Water in various aspects of family life
from the faith of foreparents and marriage partnerships to issues
of active parenting and the necessity of close family extensions.
Within the pages of Soul Food & Living Water the
Powells also connect intersecting pieces like household operations,
the importance of family night and preserving a family legacy.
Throughout the book they present anecdotes and stories from our
own family and
other African-American Christians who have ‘overcome’ various
struggles to thrive in spiritual health and vitality.
About
the Book:
To
African Americans, the words 'Soul Food' quickly conjure up strong
imagery of wonderful cuisine centered on family bonding time.
The words 'Living Water' stand uniquely as the salvation and life-giving
presence of Jesus Christ. Soul Food and Living Water
brings true relief to the struggles of African American families
like a savory meal in the wilderness and a drink from a cool spring
in the desert.
Unique
Features:
- Focus
on the Family branded title.
- Soul
Food and Living Water uses sound biblical teaching with practical
examples and encouragement in culturally sensitive language
that refreshes African Americans in their daily walk with
Christ and in their overall family life.
- Designed
to reflect their rich cultural heritage and strong faith in
Jesus, this book addresses the myriad of marriage and family
issues that uniquely affect the lives and communities of African
Americans.
Chapter
Outlines :
| Introduction: |
The
Reality of Spiritual Hunger & Thirst |
|
Part
1:
|
Our
Personal Relationship with God
Spiritual
Nourishment Without Cash or Credit
An
Invitation to Come & Dine
All-You-Can-Eat
Buffet of the Word
The
Sweet Taste of Personal Surrender
|
|
Part
2:
|
The Intimacy of our Marriages
An
Elegant Evening & Dinner for Two
Power
Lunch for the Christ-led Husband
Flowers
& Brunch for the God-fearing Wife
|
|
Part
3:
|
Our
Parenting and Home Life
The
Parent’s Prayer Breakfast
Nutritional
Meals from the Kid’s Menu
Healthy
Snacks & Thirst Quenchers for Teens
Household
Operations: Organized Closets and a Full-Fridge
|
| Part
4: |
Our
Cultural Heritage and Extended Relationships
Country
Ribs and Revival at the Old Landmark
Extended
Family Feasts
The
Elder’s Lifetime Tribute and Awards Banquet
Passing
on Family Legacies
|
| Epilogue:
|
The
Nehemiah Challenge |
