Practical Virtues: Everyday Values and Devotions for African American Families

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As pastor of a church of more than fifteen thousand congregants, a former congressman, and president of one of the country’s most respected black colleges, the Reverend Floyd Flake is frequently sought after by those in need of guidance. Now, with Practical Virtues, he and his wife, A.M.E. co-pastor Elaine McCollins Flake, have gathered their favorite stories, letters, hymns, narratives, and poems into a single, indispensable collection and paired them with spiritual exercises for the soul.

Beautifully designed, with each of the twelve chapters devoted to a single virtue — Courage, Diligence, Faith, Forbearance, Forgiveness, Honesty, Love, Loyalty, Prudence, Responsibility, Service, and Trustworthiness — Practical Virtues is a heartfelt, inspiring gift the Flakes have given to all African American families.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amistad
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2003
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006009060X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060090609
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 1.29 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #6,003,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8,376 in African American Demographic Studies (Books) #17,665 in Inspirational Spirituality (Books) #25,757 in Christian Devotionals (Books)
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