Practical Virtues: Readings, Sermons, Prayers, and Hymns for the African American Family
Worth buying if: You want usable prayers and short sermons for family devotions or church moments.
Skip it if: You prefer academic theology or detailed biblical exegesis.
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Summary
Practical Virtues gathers sermons, prayers, readings, and hymns curated by Floyd H. Flake and M. Elaine McCollins Flake to support faith, family rituals, and moral formation across seasons and life stages.
Why this book now
For readers seeking resources that center Black family worship and daily spiritual formation, this collection offers ready-made material for contemporary household and congregation.
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Good fit if you want...
- You want usable prayers and short sermons for family devotions or church moments.
- You value faith resources rooted in African American religious traditions.
- You prefer academic theology or detailed biblical exegesis.
- You need a devotional tied to a specific liturgical calendar or denominational handbook.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060090616
Worth buying if: You want usable prayers and short sermons for family devotions or church moments.
Skip it if: You prefer academic theology or detailed biblical exegesis.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
Reader guide
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
At 416 pages, dip in for single readings or work steadily through themed sections—expect a medium-term commitment if you plan to use it weekly.
What stands out here
This HarperCollins edition compiles material aimed at family use and communal worship, emphasizing accessibility and variety over scholarly apparatus.
Best way to approach it
Browse by occasion or topic and keep it nearby for quick reference; treat it as a resource to read aloud, adapt, and revisit rather than a cover-to-cover narrative.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060090616
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