Mar 13, 2024 | BWIM Blogs, Staff Blog
There have been numerous times in my life in which I have felt my voice was not heard. Steadily talking with lips moving, hand gestures flowing, but on mute the entire time. I believe the most frustrating of these situations is when I was “asked” for my opinion or...
Mar 5, 2024 | Profiles in Courage, Staff Blog
Today, we shine our spotlight on Cynthia Ramey, the Executive Director of Family Promise of Pulaski County, a non-profit organization. With affiliates across the country, Family Promise focuses on meeting the needs of families on multiple levels. Through its...
Mar 5, 2024 | BWIM Blogs, Staff Blog
To my sister, who enters every room exactly as she wants to be. Growing up, I would sneak into your room at night while you were sleeping, take your CDs, sneak back into my room, and listen to them until I fell asleep. I know – such a creepy way to start this...
Mar 5, 2024 | BWIM Blogs, Staff Blog
Dear Tiffany: Do you recognize me? I am you, older and (hopefully) wiser. If you don’t see yourself in me, that is okay. Thirty years ago, I could not have predicted that today, I feel alive and confident. I have a voice to use for good, for advocacy — not only for...
Jan 2, 2024 | Homepage Highlights
On January 1, 2023 we gave church members star words in worship. This is an annual tradition, a beautiful prayer practice associated with Epiphany. The star word is meant to be a gift, a word to accompany each person throughout the year. Though this word is given at...
