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Senate Bill 3 (and The Love that Saves Us)
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal… These words inscribed into the Declaration of Independence reveal a building block of democracy: the equality of all people. When those words were written, however, there was much that was not...
Why I Am An Ally
One August morning in 2004, after three devastating miscarriages and a complicated pregnancy requiring four hospitalizations and home healthcare, our daughter Jenna was born. I remember my exact words the first time someone placed her in my arms: “Thank you, God, for...
Profiles in Courage: LaTissle (Tish) Cummings-Stevenson
LaTissle (Tish) Cummings-Stevenson is a woman on a mission. As the Director of Jericho Way Day Resource Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, Tish oversees the multifaceted day-to-day operations of this DePaul USA in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jericho Way/DePaul USA serves the...
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
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: 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
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 thing....
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 various...
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 gone,...
Profiles in Courage: Dr. Lynn Brinkley
On our blog today, we are highlighting Dr. Lynn Brinkley, who is the Associate Director for Baptist Women in Ministry. There is a lot of good information here, so excuse the crazy writing! She has a BIG story! Dr. Brinkley was born and raised in Fayetteville, North...
The Vineyard
The Vineyard Lois Davis & the 2BC Art Group, 2023 Mixed Media on Canvas, 11"x 15" Little Rock, Arkansas I’ve always felt this parable was unfair. How could the owner pay everyone the same when they didn’t work the same? I was seeing only the worker’s side. This...
Profiles in Courage: Kate Bowler
Prior to coming to 2BC, I had never heard of Kate Bowler, PhD, even though she is a New York Times bestselling author and she has a very well-known podcast. The circles I have historically run in don’t make a habit of promoting strong, optimistic female leaders who...
Profiles in Courage: Karen Williams
We are learning about the life of Karen Williams on the blog today! She lives in West Helena, Arkansas, and she is the executive director of Together for Hope Arkansas, part of a coalition from Cooperative Baptist Fellowship which seeks to help the poorest rural areas...
The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan Greg Reed, 2023 Watercolor Collage on Paper, 11"x 15" Little Rock, Arkansas “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But who and how much? In Luke 10 Jesus tells a parable about a man who was beaten and left half dead on the side of the road. The priest...
Profiles in Courage: Rev. Dr. Kate Alexander
Today, we are talking about Reverend Dr. Kate Alexander from Christ Episcopal Church here in Downtown Little Rock. She began working there in 2007 and is now the rector. She is originally from Berkeley, California, and she was ordained there through the Episcopal...