My book is designed to reach out and touch ALL Souls in an effort to reverse the trend of evil that is trying to prevail over good. This verse contrasts the proud, whose hearts are not aligned with God’s ways, with the righteous who live by faith. Our trust in God’s promises and His guidance enables us to navigate life’s challenges and uncertainties, knowing that He is with us every step of the way. For many in the African American community, the archetype of the journey is the Israelite exodus from Egypt. It emphasizes that the just, those who are justified by their faith in God, find their true source of life and purpose in their unwavering trust in Him.

Paul Baptist Church whose 200 voice choir was a profound inspiration for the young boy who lived just down the street. The song was first performed in 1956 by the Radio Choir of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Chicago. Believing in God’s ability and willingness to answer our prayers aligns our hearts with His purposes and opens the door for His miraculous intervention in our lives. Stanza 2 offers a personal testimony, beginning with a spoken recitation, “Just the other day I heard a man say he didn’t believe in God’s Word .Our faith in His loving care allows us to release the weight of our concerns, knowing that He is faithful to sustain and provide for us. Wise, gracious, funny, profound and beautifully written, Always a Guest reveals how Barbara learned to speak of faith by seeking common ground and exploring shared human experience. Her spiritual strength led her to become a national figure in the abolitionist and feminist movements. God Is a Negro takes place after Emancipation, as the minister and journalist Henry McNeal Turner uses the black church to engage newly freed blacks in the political realm.

Guide My Feet traces African-Americans as they move from the rural South to the promised land of the industrial North. It now is included in recent mainline hymnals such as Chalice Hymnal (1995), Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006), Glory to God (2013), and the bilingual hymnal Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy (2019). The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of the importance of trusting in God and relying on His strength. His previous production credits include Blackside's Eyes on the Prize II, America's War on Poverty, Breakthrough: The Changing Face of Science; HBO's First Look, and ABC's long running sit-com series Coach.

Our faith is the source of our victory, as it connects us to the power of God, enabling us to triumph over every obstacle.

We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. This verse reminds us to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly, leaning on His wisdom and guidance rather than relying solely on our own understanding. Pastor Turner helped organize the Repubican Party in Georgia only to find himself denied access to societal institutions as discrimination reigned in the dark days following Reconstruction.Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthians emphasizes the importance of remaining steadfast in our faith. The phrase, ‘This far by faith’, has been used by African Americans to signify the struggle for justice, and Goodson’s song has become a part of that tradition. In addition to those mentioned above, Doris Akers (1922-1995), composer of “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in this Place,” played a major role on the west coast (See Djedje, 1993, pp.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. This verse promises that those who wait on Him will experience renewed strength, soaring above life’s challenges like eagles.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. His emphasis on a black nationalist philosophy alienated him from the mainstream, but led to a greater role for the black church in African-American culture. His skills as a pianist were recognized by requests for him to accompany some of the gospel legends such as the Sallie Martin Singers, the Simmons-Akers Singers, the Sky Pilot Choir, Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), and Thurston G.