The Urban Christian Woman Blog
Restoring the Urban Woman with God’s truth for everyday life.
The Whole Truth
“I will purposely be downstairs in the living room on the nights all three of my teens come home from their practices. I know it is a time that they come in chattering about this and that and tend to sit down in the living room all together with me before going their separate ways. I don't make them sit and talk to me, it is just a time that they openly do it. So, I am present for it. This presence is where life-giving takes place. It's where randomness leads to the methodical work of the spirit.”
I Am His Good Thing
“Your husband is not your enemy, stop treating him like one. Have fun and remember that you two are one. Enjoy the journey to oneness, and remember that the Creator of Heaven and earth is with you.”
As we continue the podcast series on co-journeying, let’s look at a ministry that helps us co-journey and build the two most important relationships many of us will have in our lives, our relationship with God and our relationship with our husbands. Today we have an interview with Brandy Williams, the founder of I am His Good Thing (IAHGT) ministries.
Saved and Single…
As TUCW continues the podcast series on co-journeying, take a look at this piece by guest blogger, Tameka Moment, who shares the truth of the ups and downs of singleness and the hope of putting her faith in Christ.
Part of My Story…
Guest blogger, Elena Limoges, shares her struggles with a mental health diagnosis and God’s faithfulness through good friends and scripture. She couples reality and hope to encourage us all to trust the One who writes our stories. You can read more from Elena at elenalimoges.com.
‘Til He Appeared
With the arrival of Jesus, the world felt its worth. This declaration is for you. His coming was not just for the world then, his coming was for you. And in that arrival, you are presented with a clear picture of your worth. Every Christmas scent or scene, every gathering to celebrate and every quiet moment in front of a Christmas tree, every sparkle of a Christmas light or tune that gets stuck in your head; these all point to something more.
Shade or Shadows
Here, Khalilah looks at 1 John and how we can process God’s activity in our lives.
“God is making us more like Himself. His love for us is what makes us want to do what He commands. This unlimited love for us, from the Father, gives us the comfort we need and assurance of our standing with Him, not the works themselves.”
For more on 1 John check out TUCW Podcast series “Complete Joy”.
Are You Complaining to Death
Are you complaining to death? I don’t mean a death like the Children of Israel experience. I’m speaking of an inner death–the death of your joy, your peace, and your patience. If we aren’t careful, like the children of Israel we can find ourselves buried in the place of our complaining.
Joy in the Storm
“‘We are not ok.’ Something I never wanted to say out loud but laying on my bed in tears, the words have found me and hold me in a tight grip. “
Do we find joy in our storms? Be encouraged by Sharon as she candidly tells of what it looks like to hold onto joy while in the storms of life.
Running Her Race: Transitions in Motherhood
“… the Holy Spirit used the circumstances of the track meet to show me the changing role of my motherhood and the necessity of trusting His work. Not that I was unaware of the presence of the Holy Spirit in my mothering before, but my children’s growing independence forced me to reckon with the fact that I can’t run with them, they must run without me.”
Jehovah-Sabaoth
Do you feel like you are in a losing fight with sin? Check out this post and be encouraged.
“Ephesians 6:12 says “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” I feel this so keenly in my own life. The world actively seeks to pull our hearts away from Christ and so does my own flesh. Every day I find my heart seeking to kick God off the throne and establish myself as ruler and lord. The world can be so convincing, tricking my heart into loving and desiring things like a trendy house, luxurious vacations, and well-behaved kids. There are no neutral hearts. We are loving something - is it Christ?”
The Singles’ Timeline
Take a look at this article from our archives!
“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.”