Good Girl Bold Woman.
My voice is a riot. I disturb the status quo with bold expressions meant to interrupt complacency.
Jesus modeled deconstruction of the old way of living and relating to God. His challenge to us was to put away performance and live from God's love. And God's love enables my courage.
My team went out and met a new partner organization, Girls, Inc. Moved by their mission - because I too was a girl who obtained access to resources through community-based programs - I connected them to my workplace. That one meeting grew into fundraising support, senior leadership recognition, event sponsorship, and more. One instance of advocacy, blossomed.
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Speaking of his wife, Graham Cooke shared, "I would do anything and everything to accelerate and elevate who she is because she is my beloved." His modeling of the way Christ loves the ekklesia has sparked my own reflection. Am I exhibiting love to my beloved - whether person or community - through acceleration and elevation of who they are?
