The Urban Christian Woman Blog

Restoring the Urban Woman with God’s truth for everyday life.

Sent for This Purpose
Calling Tesheba Oliver Calling Tesheba Oliver

Sent for This Purpose

I don’t like saying goodbye, but what I really don’t like is being left behind. For the past 26 years of my life, I’ve lived in the same city and watched people come and go. Whether it be celebrities (looking at you, Lebron) or people close to me, I’ve always struggled to not feel personally abandoned when others moved away. It felt like an affront - what could be more important than being here with me?

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Anna 2020 (from Luke 2)
God, Calling, Spiritual Formation Tesheba Oliver God, Calling, Spiritual Formation Tesheba Oliver

Anna 2020 (from Luke 2)

I remember having my daughter and taking her to church service for the first time. The congregation "oooh-ed and awww-ed" over her plump cheeks and her rose petal lips that pursed together to make the most perfect pucker. We were in love with this little person and we were happy to parade her around for everyone to see.

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