A Treasure Chest From African American Elders
By Cokiesha B. Robinson |
Who inspires you? Whose words “speak truth to power” in your life? All of us have role models, parents, mentors, teachers, pastors or friends that have spoken powerful words that we live by. Consider the nuggets of wisdom spoken by African American elders of the past and present. Join in the celebration of how God has used their voices to empower others. May their voices never be silenced.
African proverb:
"If you want to travel fast...go alone. If you want to travel far...go together."
E.K. Bailey-Minister, Founding Pastor of Concord Church, President of E.K. Bailey Ministries, Author, Evangelical Statesman
"Let no man or woman stand between what God has called you to be or to do...Get out of the boat of self comfort and walk on the water of impossibility because God said It shall be done."
Ella Pearson Mitchell-minister, professor, author
"Be proud of the Good news; it will satisfy your every need. It will correct every wrong."
What word of wisdom do you recall when you are encouraging others? What purpose statement challenges you when you need encouragement yourself? The word of God offers us the best wisdom,“ a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver,” Proverbs 25:11.
Dig a well in your heart and mind and fill it with a wealth of wisdom.
Prayer-
"Lord, thank you for gems to live by each day. May we look to, learn from and share your rich treasures." Return to News
