The Mute Button is On

The Mute Button is On

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...
Profiles in Courage: Cynthia Ramey

Profiles in Courage: Cynthia Ramey

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...
Dear Tiffany

Dear Tiffany

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...
The Things I’ve Borrowed

The Things I’ve Borrowed

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...
Why We Need Pride

Why We Need Pride

a reflection by Gavin McCollum Last weekend, I joined a group 2BC members to help man a 2BC booth at Saline County Pride. This my first experience at a Pride event. For years – even since I have been out of the closet- I have been too timid to attend Pride for...
The Stone Was Rolled Away

The Stone Was Rolled Away

The Stone was Rolled Away So We Could See the Miracle Lois Davis, 2023 Oil on Canvas, 11″x 15″ Little Rock, Arkansas As I worked on this painting, I imagined the despair Jesus’ followers felt after His crucifiction. They had lost all hope. Everything was...

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