The Urban Christian Woman Blog
Restoring the Urban Woman with God’s truth for everyday life.
Messy Worship
This week is the third Sunday of church service via live stream. My husband and four children gathered around as we sang and watched our pastor teach from his home. We sang along with a YouTube video as the kids jumped around, sang loudly and even played air guitar while sliding across the floor. I'm usually tempted to hush them and to get them to "straighten up and sit down" but not today.
Finding Faith in the Middle of COVID-19
I’m sitting in my living room sipping a cup of warm tea while my two young boys enjoy an afternoon show and my eight-month-old snoozes calmly for her second nap of the day. There is a sense of peace within the walls of our home, but as of a week and a half ago, we’re living in the jolting reality of COVID-19.
Because you Were Bought with a Price: Biblical Stewardship of our Health
Last year, I had a health scare. Praise the Lord that it was not as bad as it could have been, especially since, as much as I hate to admit, I “sort of” contributed to it. I have a chronic hormonal imbalance that requires me to be extremely diligent about my eating habits. However, I had not been diligent
Be Encouraged
I like order. That's not such a bad thing, until things get out of order. I like to know what's next and what to expect. I like to be able to plan the course even if I do not stick to that plan. All of this sounds good until things don't go as planned.
The Singles’ Timeline
I’m a fairly new resident to Atlanta.I first visited the city a few years ago, in November of 2015, in the season of my life where I decided to turn my back on God.
To My Sister Considering Divorce
If the word “Divorce” has been mulling around in your mind, you may be wondering what gives me the right to share my thoughts on your marriage. The answer is nothing. I am not an expert on the subject. No degrees on the topic either.
God’s Vision for 2020
Have you ever wondered what God really wants from you? I've thought that if I can just get the right person to pray for me then things would be different.
Truth Amidst Weariness
I. Am. Tired. I find myself uttering this phrase all too often. Sometimes at the end of a long day, occasionally during that mid-day slump and more often than I care to admit, first thing in the morning. Does this sound familiar?
Waking Early and Giving Jesus our First
Heart check - We’re selfish (We as in me). We want to praise Jesus and spend time with Jesus when we want to and when it’s most convenient for us. We build our worship and prayer time to Jesus around our schedules, as opposed to building our schedules around our worship and prayer time.
New Year, Same God
It's a new year and resolve is high. Motivation is running rampant in the gym and across the nation. Some people are prancing into the new year thanking God for the lessons learned and victories won; new jobs, new baby, weight loss. Others, however, are reluctant to cross the threshold into 2020 without their dearly departed loved ones.
Not My Will…
Have you ever prayed that prayer? I’m not talking about muttering these words maybe in a church service or during your morning prayer time. But really, intensely, and truthfully prayed this prayer?
Broke, Busted, Yet Trusting
In the midst of our trials it can be hard to see God. For me, it was hard to know that God saw me. I was doing all that I knew to do, but there have been moments (long moments) when I wondered if God saw me.