Readings, Sermons, Prayers, and Hymns for the African American Family.

As Pastors of one of New York City's largest churches, Reverend Floyd Flake and his wife, Reverend M. Elaine McCollins Flake, are frequently sought after by those in need of guidance. Throughout their ministry, the Flakes have drawn from a distinguished array of stories, letters, hymns, narratives, and poems from James Baldwin and Maya Angelou to Arthur Ashe and Colin Powell to inspire families to live ethically in an often unethical world. Now, with Practical Virtues, they've gathered their favorites into a single, indispensable collection, paired with spiritual exercises for the soul.

"An inspiring  collection."
-Essence

"An expansive anthology of words to guide souls to a place of inner strength."
-New York Daily News

"A powerful collection, Practical Virtues is a heartfelt, inspiring gift to all African American families, in the tradition of the bestselling Conversations with God."
-Dallas Morning News

"Practical Virtues will inspire, inform, and ignite those who read it."
-Bishop T.D. Jakes Sr., Bestselling author of:
The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord