When God Writes Imperfect Love Stories: Bravely Loving Each Other's Broken Pieces
By Ericka Andersen Brave Women Series - Ericka's Story It wasn’t the love story I imagined. That I wouldn’t marry until I was 31 and that...
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Brave Women Series
Every Wednesday a different woman will be featured as she shares about her personal journey toward courage with Jesus. These stories are powerful, real and straight from the heart. Sign up HERE to have the weekly BRAVE stories sent straight to your inbox. You will not want to miss a single article in this series!
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Brave Women Series
- Mar 21
- 5 min
Moving Forward in the Midst of Great Loss: The Brave Choice to Let Go of Control
By Tricia Thirey Brave Women Series - Tricia's Story One of my earliest childhood memories is of the summer I almost drowned while...
Brave Women Series
- Mar 14
- 6 min
Becoming Brave Across Cultures: Being More Comfortable in Cultural Discomfort
By Michelle Ami Reyes Brave Women Series - Michelle's Story I’ll never forget the first time I tried Korean BBQ. I went with a group of...
Brave Women Series
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Stretching the Limits of Our Compassion: Courageous Love in Kenyan Hospice Ministry
By Juli Boit Brave Women Series - Juli's Story For the past 18 years, I have lived in the same neighborhood in a village in Western...
Brave Women Series
- Feb 28
- 5 min
Daily Acts of Kindness Can Save a Life: The Power of Speaking Up and Doing Good
By Abby Ammons Brave Women Series - Abby's Story It was the scariest time in my life. I have written of it often, as it was a defining...
Brave Women Series
- Feb 21
- 6 min
Battling Addiction by Clinging to God’s Word: Thirsting for More Than Whiskey
By Sally Cardenas Brave Women Series - Sally's Story I was at my favorite little bar on the coast near Rome, holding my keys, thinking I...
Brave Women Series
- Feb 14
- 5 min
God Can Handle Our Doubts, Feelings, and Questions: Choosing Honesty When Life Falls Apart
By Nicole Jacobsmeyer Brave Women Series - Nicole's Story In 2019, I had the hardest year of my life. I wish I could tell you how brave I...
Brave Women Series
- Feb 7
- 6 min
Bravely Loving the Ones Who Hurt Us: When God Calls Us to Heal and Serve
By Amanda Schaefer Brave Women Series - Amanda's Story It’s raw and biting to remember who I was before I met Jesus. But if I were forced...
Brave Women Series
- Jan 31
- 6 min
Making Sacrifices We Didn't Want to Make: Bravely Following Jesus No Matter the Cost
By Kristy Mikel Brave Women Series - Kristy's Story 2022 is a year I will not soon forget. Maybe that’s the case for many. For me, it...
Brave Women Series
- Jan 24
- 5 min
Taking on the Unknown: Discovering Bravery During Life's Transitions
By Jennifer Wier Brave Women Series - Jennifer's Story My feet stood on the familiar shores of Lake Superior, but my heart was on...
Brave Women Series
- Jan 17
- 6 min
For the Days Our Troubles are Too Much: On Cancer, Loss and Other Trials God Sees Us Through
By Dr. Michelle Bengtson Brave Women Series - Michelle's Story When trouble comes your way, how do you make it through? A devastating...
Brave Women Series
- Jan 10
- 4 min
How Being Honest With Our Emotions Helps Us Grow Courage: Grieving Bravely
By Clarissa Moll Brave Women Series - Clarissa's Story I sat in the passenger’s seat and took a deep cleansing exhale. I knew that...
Brave Women Series
- Jan 3
- 6 min
Mental Illness Doesn't Disqualify Us From God's Work: Courage for When Our Callings are Hard
By Carla Arges Brave Women Series - Carla's Story I have to be honest. I feel ill equipped on so many levels to be writing this article....
Brave Women Series
- Dec 27, 2022
- 5 min
When We Receive an Unwanted Diagnosis: Finding Courage in the Presence of the Lord
By Kari Minter Brave Women Series - Kari's Story January 2021 will be a month I will never forget. After months of struggling with pain...
Brave Women Series
- Dec 20, 2022
- 6 min
The Power of Praying for Our Spouse: How Abiding in Jesus Brings the Unexpected
By Jennifer Pearson Brave Women Series - Jennifer's Story I was saved at the age of twelve, of that I am certain. What I am also certain...
Brave Women Series
- Dec 13, 2022
- 5 min
Courage to Endure Tragedy: Trusting God After Losing Someone You Love
By Jana M. Fraley Brave Women Series - Jana's Story Growing up as a ranch kid in Wyoming and later becoming a ranchwife and mom, I’ve...
Brave Women Series
- Dec 6, 2022
- 6 min
Being Strong and Courageous in the Midst of a Loved One's Addiction
By Barb Roose Brave Women Series - Barb's Story It’s not fair that I have to be here… I shoved my hands into my front pants pockets and...
Brave Women Series
- Nov 28, 2022
- 5 min
Courage to Keep Going After Crisis: Living in the Wake of Hurricane Irma
By Marva Smith Brave Women Series - Marva's Story Living in paradise has it perks, but the day my family spent six hours huddled in a...
Brave Women Series
- Nov 22, 2022
- 7 min
For the Days We Feel Like God is Far Away: The Blessing of Being at the End of Our Rope
By Lin Wahlen Brave Women Series - Lin's Story A recurring way that God seems to “speak” to me these days is through songs. It wasn’t...
Brave Women Series
- Nov 15, 2022
- 4 min
How to Live Out Our Faith So Others Are Curious: Dancing to the Hymn of Heaven
By Amy Gannett Brave Women Series - Amy's Story Have you ever seen someone jamming out to music that is only playing in their headphones?...
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