God's Power for African American Women. This eight-week Bible study for African American women takes a closer look at the Book of Nehemiah to reveal parallels between the lives of Gods people rebuilding Jerusalem and the lives of African Americans today. Speaking directly to the present-day concerns of African American women Berrys message is one of power and hope. "This is a book" she says "to assist African American Christian women in uncovering the spiritual might to experience restoration and change their world for Christ."