What Makes You So Strong?: Sermons of Joy and Strength from Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. (Paperback)

by Jeremiah A., Jr. Wright (Author), Jini Kilgore Ross (Author)

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Preached as part of an annual series of services commemorating the life, work, and theology of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., these widely popular sermons have been raised to the status of "classic" in just two years. Editor Jini Kilgore Ross includes study questions, adding a dimension of interaction to the powerful messages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Judson Press (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817011986
• ISBN-13: 978-0817011987
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #451,336 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Makes You So Strong by Jeremiah Wright, August 6, 2008

By	Akila Binhajji "scholar writer, artist" (El Sobrante, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What Makes You So Strong, is a book that gives the reader information in an afrocentric, biblical context. Jeremiah Wright is a poet who uses metaphors, alliteration devices at the top of excellence in the craft of writing and expression. This book is useful for not only bible students, but those whose lives have spiraled into drugs, or other destructive life paths; and those who need motivation to stay straight and focused on life goals orfor those who just need some encouragement while being oppressed with struggles economically, or socially.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sermons of Joy and Strength, March 23, 2008

By	Redacre Books - See all my reviews

My grandmother gave me her copy of the book while I was away at college. This was at least 10 years ago. I recently picked it up again to re-read. It is such a blessing and just as timely as it was over 10 years ago. In "When God is Silent" - from the 1991 Sermon Series Dr. Wright preaches about what we can learn during those times God is Silent. 1. frustration, 2 communication 3 anticipation. It is frustrating to hear about violence in my community. That apparent silence from God forces us/me to communicate with God. Not to continue to talk and rattle off with our list of demands (sometimes hidden as prayers) but to really communicate with God. Let your faith remind you that God is doing something about it - maybe not on your timetable. This was truly a sermon of Joy and Strength.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best sermonic books I have ever read, May 14, 2001

By A Customer

This is one of the best collections of sermons I have ever read. The messages are powerful and life changing! This should be a must read for all christians. I highly recommend this book!