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Forces of Faith

“There are still those who believe that God does not call women to pastor. It does not deter me from the call, though. I think I’ve changed some people’s minds.” — Alyce French Johnson, pastor at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Meet five women who are transforming lives from the pulpit. It seems obvious that women would make good pastors and rabbis given their historic role as nurturers. Who better to minister to the spiritual needs of a community? Of course, being a part of the clergy is more than just nurturing others. It is about planning, [...]

By April Allman|2023-12-14T13:33:30-05:00September 22, 2021|Living, Mental Health|

Be Part of Our Pink Woman Photo Shoot and More!

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2016-Pink-Woman-shoot.jpg" align="center" force_fullwidth="on" align_tablet="center" align_last_edited="on|desktop" admin_label="Featured Image" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]Are you a cancer survivor? If so, we’re making plans to feature you in our upcoming photo shoots for the October issue of Today’s Woman. Register for one or both of these photo shoots. Pink Woman Group Photo Shoot — We are looking for breast cancer survivors to inspire and encourage other women and to raise awareness about breast cancer. All participants will receive [...]

By April Allman|2021-07-22T17:16:50-04:00July 14, 2021|Breast Cancer, Pink Woman|

Stretching Exercises: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones

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By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:47:21-05:00June 30, 2021|Mental Health|

Unlikely Friendship: Michelle & Jessica

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||14px|||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_image align="center" force_fullwidth="on" align_tablet="center" align_last_edited="on|desktop" admin_label="Featured Image" _builder_version="3.23.3" src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Michelle-and-Jessica-2.jpg"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Image Caption" _builder_version="3.23.3" text_font="||on||||||" text_text_color="#6d6d6d" text_font_size="10px" text_orientation="center" max_width="90%" module_alignment="center" saved_tabs="all"] Jessica Dunleavy, 37, and Michelle Black White, 53, of the Junior League of Louisville (JLL). [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"] Jessica: “We had daily calls that touched our core — she became someone I could trust.” Michelle: “Our conversations helped to digest the experience of the [Racial Equity] Challenge.” Nothing bonds two unlikely gals together [...]

By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:50:22-05:00May 27, 2021|Sisterhood|

Unlikely Friendship: Rosie & Tamika

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By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:50:40-05:00May 20, 2021|Sisterhood|

Unlikely Friendship: Deon & Marci

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By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:51:10-05:00May 12, 2021|Sisterhood|

Forces of Faith

Be Part of Our Pink Woman Photo Shoot and More!

Stretching Exercises: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones

Unlikely Friendship: Michelle & Jessica

Unlikely Friendship: Rosie & Tamika

Unlikely Friendship: Deon & Marci

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