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Soul Food.


An inspiring new Christian
For other uses: see New Christian (Swedenborgian).


The term New Christian (cristianos nuevos in Spanish, cristãos novos
 fiction line, plus guides for meditation and study.

Fiction

Church Folk by Michele Andrea Bowen Andrea Bowen (born Andrea Elizabeth Bowen on March 4, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for playing Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives.  

Walk Worthy Press, June 2001, $21.95, ISBN ISBN
abbr.
International Standard Book Number


ISBN International Standard Book Number

ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 
 0-446-52799-8 It is the early 1960s. When Theophilus Henry, a young, single, sexy pastor decides to make Essie Lee Lane his First Lady, a few of the church folk decide that it is their job to show the new bride how little she knows about them and about being the wife of the Pastor.

SingSation! by Jacquelin Thomas

Walk Worthy Press, April 2001, $21.95, ISBN 0-446-52798-X Deborah Anne Peterson knows her amazing a·maze  
v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es

v.tr.
1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise.

2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex.

v.intr.
 singing voice is a gift from God and despite never having been outside of Georgia she has dreams of one day being a superstar. After all, Deborah Anne understands better than anybody that when God gives you a gift, he means for you to use it!

Nonfiction

Daughters of Dignity: African Women Women in the Bible and the Virtues of Black Womanhood by LaVerne McCain Gill

Pilgrim Press, March 2000, $16.95, ISBN 0-82941373-X LaVerne McCain Gill examines justice, love, faith, wisdom, and perseverance and how these virtues have worked in the lives of both contemporary and biblical women. Gill's intent for the reader is to provide a Bible study Bible study may refer to:
  • Biblical studies, the academic examination
  • Bible study (Christian), sometimes known as "Devotions" or "Quiet times"
Other terms related to the study of the bible:
  • Biblical criticism
  • Biblical hermeneutics
 to examine the lives of black women in the Bible, make a connection, and be inspired to be a powerful force at home, in the workplace and the community.

Go Down Moses: Daily Devotions Inspired by Old Negro Spirituals edited by Leonidas A. Johnson

Judson Press, January 2001, $13.00, ISBN 0-817-01372-5 Go Down, Moses offers 365 daily devotions featuring the authentic words of Negro spirituals, a suggested Scripture reading, and short prayers. It also takes readers through the Bible in one year.

Good Meat Makes Its Own Gravy--135 Servings for the Soul by Dr. Walter S. Thomas, compiled and edited by Allison Elizabeth Brown

Judson Press, December 2000, $10.00, ISBN 0-817-01388-1 The text is a collection of short quotes excerpted from Dr. Thomas' sermons. Each of the seven sections starts with a verse of Scripture followed by a series of "servings." This little book is perfect for the bedside table bedside table bed ntable f de chevet . Keep it next to your Bible when you need a morsel mor·sel  
n.
1. A small piece of food.

2. A tasty delicacy; a tidbit.

3. A small amount; a piece: a morsel of gossip.

4.
 of inspiration, encouragement or insight.

Leading Ladies by Jeanne Porter, Ph.D.

Innisfree Press, Inc., August 2000, $13.95, ISBN 1-880-91345-3 Many women are leaders whether they are named as leaders or not. This women's study looks at the stories of five Old Testament women who were leaders in their own right. Porter then juxtaposes them with contemporary women leaders who have faced great challenges and were faithful to God's call. This is a personal resource for reading and reflection upon lessons in leadership.

Seven Secrets Women Want to Know by P.B. Wilson

Harvest House, July 2000, $9.99, ISBN 0-736-09016-5 Seven secret principles on which to strengthen faith and build a strong spiritual and life base: submission, servanthood, seasons, success, sacrificial love, suffering, steadfastness. P.B. Wilson challenges the reader to "live our lives God's way." This interactive book has a "workbook" at the end of each chapter giving the individual or study group a guide for working through the seven principles.

What Becomes of the Brokenhearted bro·ken·heart·ed  
adj.
Grievously sad.


brokenhearted
Adjective

overwhelmed by grief or disappointment

Adj. 1.
 by Michelle McKinney Hammond

Harvest House, February 2001, $9.99, ISBN 0-736-90527-8 People who are suffering with broken hearts Broken Hearts is a blank verse play by W. S. Gilbert in three acts styled "An entirely original fairy play". It opened at the Royal Court Theatre in London on December 9 1875.  intimately know the feelings of rejection, despair, and loneliness that threaten to leave their life devoid of joy. Hammond assures readers of God's constant presence as she shares personal experience, scriptural illustrations, and steps to a whole, joy-filled life.

The Words of Gardner Taylor Volume 4: Special Occasion and Expository Sermons by Gardner C. Taylor Dr. Gardner Calvin Taylor (born 1918) is an influential American preacher, noted for his eloquence and deep understanding of Christian faith and theology. Taylor was a close friend and mentor to Martin Luther King Jr.  compiled by Edward L. Taylor

Judson Press, February 2000, $22.00, ISBN 0-817-01351-2 This multi volume set commemorating the ministry of Gardner Taylor features Taylor's addresses to the Baptist World Alliance The Baptist World Alliance is a worldwide alliance of Baptist churches and organizations, formed in 1905 at Exeter Hall in London during the first Baptist World Congress. , a memorial service honoring Martin Luther King Jr., the powerful message he delivered at former President Bill Clinton's inauguration, and Taylor's unforgettable eulogy for Samuel Proctor in 1997.
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