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  Black History Month is a time to honor the voices that have shaped our nation’s soul. Among the most powerful of these voices are Black religious leaders—those who preached liberation from pulpits, marched for justice in the streets, and carried the spiritual weight of a people determined to be free. Then: Prophets of Liberation From the earliest days of resistance, Black faith leaders have been central to the fight for dignity and equality. Richard Allen , founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, created a spiritual home where Black worshippers could gather free from white control. Sojourner Truth , both preacher and abolitionist, fused faith and feminism in her call for justice. Howard Thurman offered a theology of radical love that would later inspire the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the intersection of scripture and strategy, turning sermons into social change. These leaders didn’t just speak to congregations—they spoke to the con...

  excerpt from  Everybody's Little Book of Everyday Prayers  (MacGregor): -  Prayers for Everyday Occasions  If you’re a person who likes to offer prayers before meals, at bedtime, or on other such specified occasions, you’ll find prayers here that should suit your needs. Here are prayers for both adults and children, starting with prayers you can offer to God on first arising or from within your bed as you wake up. And doesn’t it help make you feel a little bit more centered to say good morning to God and thank Him for a new day before you get going and face the day’s stresses?  Morning prayer – new day  Dear God, thank You for this new morning, a new start, and a new opportunity, as always. Help me to make the most of the day ahead and not to for get to thank You for whatever blessings this day brings me. Amen.  ##### Dear God, on this new morning I thank You for new beginnings. Every day is a chance to start over and improve my life. Please hel...

  excerpt from  Everybody's Little Book of Everyday Prayers  (MacGregor): -  Prayers for Everyday Occasions If you’re a person who likes to offer prayers before meals, at bedtime, or on other such specified occasions, you’ll find prayers here that should suit your needs. Here are prayers for both adults and children, starting with prayers you can offer to God on first arising or from within your bed as you wake up. And doesn’t it help make you feel a little bit more centered to say good morning to God and thank Him for a new day before you get going and face the day’s stresses? Morning prayer – new day Dear God, thank You for this new morning, a new start, and a new opportunity, as always. Help me to make the most of the day ahead and not to forget to thank You for whatever blessings this day brings me. Amen. Dear God, on this new morning I thank You for new beginnings. Every day is a chance to start over and improve my life. Please help me to recognize oppor...