The Write Manual: Building an Outstanding Black Family

 Hello #JustWrite!! The topic of relationships and having a strong village within our community has been a constant topic as we come into another holiday season with loved ones. As we gather with family in the next few weeks for Thanksgiving, it is a great time to reflect on how to continue to connect and build up our families. We all can agree that we live in a society where there wasn't a clear cut manual on how to parent. We have thrived off of traditions, rituals, and superstitions as it relates to life, family, community, and just survival. As I think about family, I came across the following biblical verses that speak on family: 

“As for husbands, love your wives just like Christ loved the church and gave himself for her.” — Ephesians 5:25

“Honor your father and your mother so that your life will be long on the fertile land that the Lord your God is giving you.” — Exodus 20:12

“As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; in Jerusalem you will be comforted.” — Isaiah 66:13

“Parents, don’t provoke your children in a way that ends up discouraging them.” — Colossians 3:21

“My son, keep your father’s command; don’t abandon your mother’s instruction.” — Proverbs 6:20

“Friends love all the time, and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble.” — Proverbs 17:17

“Those who say, ‘I love God’ and hate their brothers or sisters are liars. After all, those who don’t love their brothers or sisters whom they have seen can hardly love God whom they have not seen!” — 1 John 4:20

These scriptures speak to the different levels of family from spouses, parents, children, and extended such as neighbors and church family. 

This month's book club discussion will visit this topic on the same level in the book, 

The Black Family - How To Build an Outstanding One: How a Man Can Build a Strong Powerful Relationship with Your Children, Your Family, Your Loved Ones and Your Peers

Join Just Write on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 6pm. Bring your questions and invite someone who needs to hear the message. 

In His service,

Lequvia Ousley