Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women

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Reignite your purpose in Christ, restore your dignity, heal your pain, transform your rest, and learn how to flourish in today&’s secular world as a Black Christian woman—from Bible teacher, speaker, and psychotherapist Dr. Sarita Lyons.&“Masterfully intertwines the narratives of Scripture with the lived experiences of Black women, addressing with great wisdom the challenges we face.&”—Lisa Fields, CEO of Jude 3 Project and author of When Faith Disappoints Black women are the hidden figures in the church. Despite at times being rendered invisible, uninvited, and unprotected in a racist and sexist world, they are valued image-bearers and influential instruments in God&’s redemptive plan.Church Girl invites you, as a Black woman, on a journey from the garden to the present day. Your unique story as a Black woman lies within the grand narrative of Scripture, and the message of the gospel is the light, lens, and love you need to help you see and live as God intends.Church Girl helps answer some of your most internal pressing questions:• How do I understand my identity in light of Scripture?• How should I think about my purpose?• How can I thrive despite the opposition from racism and sexism?• How are Black women hurt in the church and how can I heal?• Why am I always exhausted from working and where can I find real peace and rest?• How can I flourish in a secular world and live out my faith with conviction and integrity?With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Sarita Lyons invites Black women to tackle the unique issues they face in the church with prophetic boldness, priestly compassion, a church leader&’s wisdom, a counselor's insight, and a sister's relatability and love.
Copyright:
2024

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ISBN-13:
9780593601174
Related ISBNs:
9780593601167
Publisher:
Random House Publishing Group
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Copyrighted By:
Sarita T. Lyons
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Jackie Hill Perry

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