Soul Food & Living Water: Spiritual Nourishment and Practical Help for the Black Family [Paperback]

Yolanda Powell (Author), William J. Powell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2010

As God-conscious families, we all struggle to maintain a vibrant faith that will lead to strength and happiness in the midst of declining social values and daily challenges. Marital commitment, child rearing, financial stewardship and family harmony are problems that can become intensely magnified, draining our joy and ability to sufficiently thrive.

Overflowing with Biblical teaching, practical examples and real encouragement, Soul Food and Living Water provides the spritual nourishment you and your family need. Written in culturally sensitive language, reflecting the rich heritage and strong's faith of African Americans, Soul Food and Living Water refreshes and equips families for today's challenges.

Soul Food and 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 Words. So eat well and drink deep!

 

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lift Every Voice; Reprint edition (September 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802417477
• ISBN-13: 978-0802417473
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,406,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars How to seek spiritual nourishment rather than simply churchin', October 26, 2010

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This review is from: Soul Food & Living Water: Spiritual Nourishment and Practical Help for the Black Family (Paperback)

Soul Food and Living Water gets right to the heart of the matter: people are dying for lack of spiritual nourishment. Oh, it's not that there aren't more than enough opportunities to get nourished, what with thousands of churches, millions of books, an increasing number of television and Internet options to hear/watch the Word of God being preached. But as the authors point out, that's just "churchin'", which is very different than actually investing time in one's spiritual development and the establishment of a steady and sturdy spiritual foundation in the home.

The Powells address everything from the need to slow down and make time for God to intimacy within marriage and helping hip-hop lovin' teens to get to know for who He really is in a world that is bombarding them with mixed messages. Although the book is targeted toward African-Americans, all can take away important lessons and thoughts to ponder from this written admonishment to do better in our professed relationship with Christ by implementing the practical tips that are packed within its covers. Soul Food and Living Water is not a quick read, but it's a necessary one.