Women of sacred presence: Stories of faith and strength

We can learn a lot from biblical women

She dresses us for the journey

by the Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson

She rises not because the world made it easy but because her spirit was fed and nurtured by women who guided and equipped her for life’s trials and tribulations. She speaks because generations of women urged her not to stay quiet. She stands not alone but with the guidance of her mother, the support of aunts, gentle grandmothers, and the comforting grasp of mentors who spoke over her, prayed for her, showed her the essence of womanhood, and became her village.

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Listen to our collection of award-winning podcast episodes. Listen to, “Mother Figures” written by the Dr. Elyssa Salinas Lazarski that was recorded originally for the May 2021 issue. MORE ›

Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, June 5 @ 7 p.m. (CST)!

Our host, author Celeste Kennel-Shank, will lead our conversation about how gardening relates to our faith. Join us for a special Garden Party and bring your Granddaughters, daughters, nieces, etc.! We’ll have a downloadable coloring sheet available, and all participants are encouraged to bring a favorite stuffy or doll. Download a Coloring Sheet.

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Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, June 5 @ 7 p.m. (CST)!

Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.

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Listen to our podcast

Every month we offer a podcast version of one of the articles. Listen to, “Lent: A time to hydate” written by Karen Craigo that was recorded originally for the February 2017 issue. You can listen here or get it from iTunes. MORE