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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Chaplain Barry Black

In 2003, Rear Admiral Barry Black (Ret.) was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate, becoming the first African American to hold the office. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Navy for over 27 years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. Chaplain Black has authored three books: Nothing to Fear, The Blessing of Adversity and From the Hood to the Hill. He and his wife, Brenda, have three sons.

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Letting Your Voice be Heard in Heaven

In this inspiring message recorded at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast, U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black reminds Christians about the power of prayer and the importance of praying for government leaders.