This annual publication of devotions contains Scripture-based readings of hope, inspiration, and encouragement for each day of February, African American History Month. Each devotion contains a mediation inspired by the African American experience and includes a recommended scripture reading, a prayer, and a meditation on the soul of African Americans with pride in the history of a people "grounded in faith and nurtured in hope." Devotions are written by Bishop Woodie W. White, a Bishop in Residence at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. He is the author of several books, including Confessions of a Prairie Pilgrim and Conversations of the Heart. Church congregations will find African American History Month an excellent resource for small group study or for opening meditations for meetings and events as well as for personal daily devotions. These devotions increase awareness of African American history and accomplishments, foster pride in that history, and strengthen personal and communal faith, hope, and commitment to a rich heritage and future. Sample Devotional - February 13, 2007: "Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18) "Conflict is ever present. Conflict can become so severe that separation and estrangement are the result--in an office, staff, home, or a congregation, between nations and racial or ethnic groups. Old friends no longer associate with each other; colleagues in the same office or staff will not speak to each other. In some instances, members of the same family refuse to be in one another's presence. Walls are erected. Some congregational conflict becomes so great that members simply stop attending. Religious strife can result in violence and war. In some sense conflict is inevitable, as is disagreement. There are always different opinions and values. When there is difference so great as to cause brokenness and separation, a way should be found to bridge the gap and restore harmonious relationships. Today's Scripture reading contains the admonition that Christian disciples are to be reconcilers. They have been entrusted with a ministry of reconciliation. There are those who refuse or criticize efforts of reconciliation or become comfortable living with division, barriers, and walls. For the Christian such a response is unacceptable, and it is poor discipleship. Reconciliation does not ignore or minimize the wrong done or avoid the pain and suffering. It seeks to find a new basis for a new beginning, a new relationship. It seeks to make whole again, heal wounds, and find common ground--a gift to a broken world. Prayer: O Lord, the ministry of reconciliation is so difficult, may we never seek it without you. Eddie Robinson, coach of Grambling College, was born on this day in 1919." About the Author: Bishop Woodie W. White is the Bishop in Residence at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. He is the author of several books, including Confessions of a Prairie Pilgrim and Confessions of the Heart. Other Resources for your Family: African American Heritage Teaching Cards  African American Heritage Posters African American Bulletins--Father's Day, Mother's Day, Family, and more.