Tell the Story - by Our Daily Bread Ministries (Paperback)

About the Book

"40 faith-filled devotions on Black historymakers"--

Book Synopsis

Learn how you can have persevering faith by reading the inspiring Scriptures and accounts of Black historymakers from the 1700s to today. See how they maintained dignity, furthered a higher education system for the Black community, sought social justice, and more in this 40-day devotional from the Voices Collection of Our Daily Bread Ministries. Each Scripture-based reading points to God's unchanging faithfulness.

Review Quotes

"As a Christian and a Southern girl who attended an HBCU and was active in the civil rights marches in the '60s, I could personally relate to many of the stories written here. More importantly, as a Southern girl, I love peach cobbler. As I read these 40 devotions that "tell the story," this experience reminded me of the joy I get when I devour a great peach cobbler. First is the top crust which is the Scripture, a foretaste of what is to come. Then the peaches comprise the filling just as the stories provide the sweet historical content either about a pivotal event in Black history or about a Black person who challenged the system to provide a great and lasting impact on society. At the bottom of all that sweetness is the bottom crust, the best part, which are the passages of Scripture that provide a deeper and relevant Word from the Lord. These 40 devotions are beautifully written and can be read at any time, but especially during Black History Month. It is a great way to learn about history and how that history relates to our lives, as well as a way to spend time with the Lord."--Deacon Pat Wallace, President of the Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation

"Integrating the richness of Scripture with the historical struggles and accomplishments of Black people, Tell the Story: 40 Devotions with Reflections on Black History will inform readers young and old of God's unfolding salvation drama in the lives of African Americans. This devotional is sure to teach, inspire, and embolden, engendering much-needed hope. In producing this devotional, Our Daily Bread Ministries has served well those of us who draw upon the rich spirituality of the Black Church and beyond. Its nuggets of reflection can be read again and again, making this devotional timeless."
--Raynard Smith, PhD, associate professor of pastoral care and pastoral theology, New Brunswick Theological Seminary

"These are the voices from whom I want to learn faith. Many have already been my teachers, and now they are sharing this beautiful gift with the church that God loves. If you're hungry to discover the fullness of how Jesus-the-Liberator has transformed the world, and continues to do it through His people, this book is for you. As you rediscover history through these fresh eyes, and hear from these important voices, the gospel of Jesus that is good news for the world will seem even bigger. You are going to meet God in these pages."--Margot Starbuck, author and speaker

"To persist in overcoming evil and injustice, we must Tell the Story (Revelation 12:11). The various contributors in this book share powerful stories of God's work in the lives of a host of influential figures in Black history, including but not limited to Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, John Lewis, Jackie Robinson, and the late Kobe Bryant. The contributors also discuss how God has used lesser-known figures, who have often escaped the purview of historians, such as Pastor Davidson, Brother Justice, and Dr. Frederick Sampson Jr. The devotions facilitate daily and deep meditation on the story of God in Scripture and the Black experience."
--Rev. Dr. Jonathan Chism, assistant professor of history, University of Houston-Downtown

About the Author

The Voices Collection of Our Daily Bread Ministries amplifies the strengths, struggles, and courageous faith of Black image bearers of God. VOICES discusses, develops, and distributes resources by Black Christian content creators to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all.