“God has made you courageous. He has made you bold. You may not see the truth fully, but we see it. You are God’s girl, full of grace and fire. And together we are a force to be reckoned with, a threat to the darkness and a light to the broken."

-Becky Beresford for "God's Brave Women"

Becky Beresford

Author. Speaker. Coach.

Brave Women Series

Every Wednesday for the past 5 years, a different woman has been featured as she's shared about her personal journey toward courage with Jesus. These stories are powerful, real and straight from the heart. Although the series is no longer running, do your heart some good and read through these incredible stories to see a glimpse of God's continual faithfulness. You will not want to miss a single article in this series!

Becky Beresford

Brave Women Series

The Grief and Glory of Goodbyes: When God Says It's Time to Go

Brave Like You and Me: The Collective Power of Christlike Courage

Being Brave in Our Own Skin: Finding Belonging and Acceptance in God

Bravery Can Limp As Much As It Can Roar: How Going to Counseling Makes Us Courageous

Taking the Harder Choice: How Saying YES to God Can Change Your Entire Life

For the Days We Don't Feel Fearless: Emmanuel Can Make Us Brave

When the Bravest Moments Also Feel Like the Scariest: Living Like an Open-handed Disciple

How Growing Our Boldness Muscle Helps Us Brave the Future

When We Can't Be Brave Enough on Our Own: Walking a Loved One Through Terminal Illness

Letting God Rewrite Our Narratives: How Sharing Our Story Can Transform Pain into Purpose

God Uses Brave Vulnerability: The Fruit of Giving Others Access into Our Lives

How to Keep Living After Loss: Bravely Living the Life We Didn't Want

God Doesn't Overlook Our Sorrow: Why We Need to Share About Our Suffering and Not Shrink Back

For the Times God Calls Us Away From Our Plans: Following Jesus Bravely

The Pandemic of Panic, Fear & Depression: Unpacking What's Happening in Our Spirits, Bodies & Souls

When God Tells Us to Get Out of the Boat and into Unknown Water

Brave Hope in Suffering: The Hard and Holy Calling of Being a Caregiver

The Brave Choice to Let God Heal Our Wounds: Releasing Hidden Pain to Jesus

Giving God Our Dreams When There's No Guarantee: Bravely Clinging to Christ Alone

For the Days God Leads Us Into the Unknown: Boldly Stepping into New Territory

You Have Permission to Cry: Bravely Embracing Our Tears

Having the Courage to Stay Where We're Planted: How Investing in Others Creates Family

Recovering Bravely After Friendship Loss

When We Feel Like We Don't Have Enough Faith: Healing from Anxiety and Depression

Trusting God with Bad News: How Courage is Forged Through the Fire of Loss

Coming Back to Life After Near Death: Brave Vulnerability Can Save Lives

When We Aren't Getting the Healing We Want: Brave Hope in Brokenness

Advocating for Our Children: God Made Us to Be Brave for Them

For the Days We Try to Earn Love: Daring to Be Our Real Selves

Allowing Others to Take Care of Us: The Power Community Plays in Healing from Shame, Rape and Abuse

Learning to Heal After Sexual Assault: From Fear to Courageous Healing

When God Writes Imperfect Love Stories: Bravely Loving Each Other's Broken Pieces

Moving Forward in the Midst of Great Loss: The Brave Choice to Let Go of Control

Becoming Brave Across Cultures: Being More Comfortable in Cultural Discomfort

Stretching the Limits of Our Compassion: Courageous Love in Kenyan Hospice Ministry

Daily Acts of Kindness Can Save a Life: The Power of Speaking Up and Doing Good

Battling Addiction by Clinging to God’s Word: Thirsting for More Than Whiskey

God Can Handle Our Doubts, Feelings, and Questions: Choosing Honesty When Life Falls Apart

Bravely Loving the Ones Who Hurt Us: When God Calls Us to Heal and Serve

Making Sacrifices We Didn't Want to Make: Bravely Following Jesus No Matter the Cost

Taking on the Unknown: Discovering Bravery During Life's Transitions

For the Days Our Troubles are Too Much: On Cancer, Loss and Other Trials God Sees Us Through

How Being Honest With Our Emotions Helps Us Grow Courage: Grieving Bravely

Mental Illness Doesn't Disqualify Us From God's Work: Courage for When Our Callings are Hard

When We Receive an Unwanted Diagnosis: Finding Courage in the Presence of the Lord

The Power of Praying for Our Spouse: How Abiding in Jesus Brings the Unexpected

Courage to Endure Tragedy: Trusting God After Losing Someone You Love

Being Strong and Courageous in the Midst of a Loved One's Addiction

Courage to Keep Going After Crisis: Living in the Wake of Hurricane Irma

For the Days We Feel Like God is Far Away: The Blessing of Being at the End of Our Rope