(reposted from www.asistajourney.com) “Poverty is not a sin.” He spoke these words boldly, as if he was saying something prophetic. Then he gave a pregnant pause, and waited for the audience to delight at this great revelation. These were the words uttered by a pastor while I was attending a workshop at a […]
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The Crisis of Evangelicalism
I wrote before of my hesitations of coming on the #RubyWooPilgrimage because “Evangelical” is not a word I care to be associated with. In the past year, this word has shifted, becoming synonymous with whiteness and political power while also leaving many wondering “How did we get here?” Our goal of the #RubyWooPilgrimage was to […]
Women are the linchpins for change
A Crucial Role I want to share one soul-expanding insight I had on this RubyWoo Pilgrimage: women played a crucial role in all the movements that have set captives free in America. In Seneca Falls, New York, at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, I learned that women who stood up for what was right, […]
The Power of Sisterhood
It has been an absolute honor to serve on the Ruby Woo Pilgrimage Advisory Council. When I was first asked by Lisa to join the team, there was no hesitation. I knew I needed to be a part of this movement. I felt a great sense of urgency to join a group of women from […]
Walking in Womanhood
Today the Ruby Woo Pilgrimage begins. I don’t know what to anticipate as I board an all women bus to learn and process women’s empowerment. I am looking forward to learning about women who have embodied the courage needed to shape cultures. Yet, in all honesty I am nervous and a little fearful for a […]
