Download or read book Cool and the Strange Flower written by Altheron Payne Sr. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To our readers Our material is for personal, family and Bible study. We purposely illustrate for a more detailed interesting study. Our discussion and exercise format is to generate active participation from the audience if used in Bible study for the following purpose and reasons; ? To create interest and conversation in the issues of today with families. ? Since families make up the church, the church must have proactive suitable material to build families and help families see the Bible fits the need in the context of family crisis. ? Todays Christians are asking for material that is interesting and relevant to the problems of the times in Bible studies. ? The crisis of low self esteem and dropping out of school is alarmingly increasing in Black American youth. For best results study with both teens and adults. ? Todays youth need a positive, proactive Christian Icon they can identify with in the context of their living crisis. ? Attention needs to be focused on this crisis of low self esteem. ? Jesus says his disciples were to be the salt of the earth. Matt. 5:13