The Urban Christian Woman Blog
Restoring the Urban Woman with God’s truth for everyday life.
Emmanuel-Christ With Us
A little over four years ago, the day before the U.S. presidential election, I felt my world turn upside down. I wish I could have blamed the sharp pain in my chest on the contentious political race, but I couldn’t. Instead, I was robotically making my way up the elevator to the ICU, worn out from a morning of distress, talking with a surgeon and--along with my mom and husband--numbly praying with my pastor.
Lessons of Discipleship from the Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth is rich with relational wisdom. We learn many lessons from the relationship between Ruth and her Kinsman-Redeemer, Boaz. But another relationship we glean from is the relationship between Naomi and Ruth.
Choosing A King
This week, Americans will have to accept the results of the election, whatever we have collectively chosen. Some will celebrate and some will mourn the man who is selected to represent and influence the nation’s direction for the next four years.
Justice Blindness
How easy it is to think of ourselves on the side of justice and to see injustice simply as a blatant act of “the other”. We turn on the news and see the headlines about the injustices “out there”…the killing, the stealing, the racism, the dirty politics, the greed.
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.
The Art of Clinging
We are living in a time where there is a rapid spread and unraveling of a lot of things. At the start of our day, we may feel like we’re looking up towards a snow capped mountain watching a powerful unruly avalanche of sickness, racial injustice, despair, financial distress and relational division rushing straight towards us at an alarming speed. The looming advancement of pain, suffering and discouragement seems as though it will inevitably knock us down without the option to get back up. Thankfully the Bible points us to two women who may have felt similarly.
Protection, Power, Preservation-Ruth
This summer has been one for the books. So many events have taken place that evoke lots of emotions, changes, and questions. Our desire to be protected is at an all-time high.
Bodily Stewardship (Physical Health): "Everyday Discipleship" Series Interview #6
In our latest Everyday Discipleship interview, Francine Hollis and Brittany Kincaid discuss their experiences with physical health.
Moms With School Aged Kids: "Everyday Discipleship" Series Interview #5
In our latest Everyday Discipleship interview, Khalilah Shelton and Anita Allen Williams discuss navigating quarantine with school aged children, and offer us some resources that will help us enjoy these days.
Bodily Stewardship (Self-Care): The Urban Christian Woman "Everyday Discipleship" Series Interview #4
Terry has been practicing spiritual self care for the last 40 years. In addition to taking care of ourselves physically and emotionally
How To Maintain Your Sanity While Coming Alongside Your Kid: The Urban Christian Woman "Everyday Discipleship" Series Interview #3
Parents, have you been wrestling with how to stay sane and help your child during this global pandemic? Tune into this special interview with Charneice Holmes on ways to do just that.
A Look at Mental Health during a Pandemic: The Urban Christian Woman "Everyday Discipleship" Series Interview #2
Jesus is concerned about our mental health. This time of COVID-19, quarantine and uncertainty has been a challenging time for a lot of us, and it’s possible that our mental health can be impacted.