by Vina Mogg | Jan 1, 2023 | Relationship, Writing
Writing is solitary. Perhaps we write out of our desire to find understanding and acceptance. All those hours in front of a blank screen leave our thoughts whirling in a cyclone, twisting out of control until our words find a place to touch down. Until then, we are...
by Marie Chan | Jan 1, 2023 | Relationship, Writing
As a woman of color, whenever I enter a new environment, I often first listen, observe, and then evaluate whether it is safe to reveal my full, authentic self. Should I shrink back and be careful about how much I share about my cultural identity? Initially, the...
by Elizabeth Turnage | Sep 1, 2016 | Relationship
Sammie, a regular attendee at the women’s Bible study I led, invited me to lunch. I had wanted to get to know her better, and I was looking forward to our time. When the waitress arrived, Sammie didn’t order anything, which seemed a little odd, since she had issued...
