You Have Permission to Cry: Bravely Embracing Our Tears
By Avril Occilien-Similien Brave Women Series - Avril's Story I sat there alone. As I heard footsteps approaching, I quickly used my...
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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
- Jun 6, 2023
- 6 min
Having the Courage to Stay Where We're Planted: How Investing in Others Creates Family
By Jenna Kruse Brave Women Series - Jenna's Story Stay. That’s the word I got from God after receiving the publishing company acceptance...
Brave Women Series
- May 30, 2023
- 4 min
Recovering Bravely After Friendship Loss
By Amanda Bacon Brave Women Series - Amanda's Story True story: Seven years ago, I swore off close friendship. When we took the leap and...
Brave Women Series
- May 23, 2023
- 6 min
When We Feel Like We Don't Have Enough Faith: Healing from Anxiety and Depression
By Andrea M. Nyberg Brave Women Series - Andrea's Story I remember the first time I walked into the meeting for new moms at my church. I...
Brave Women Series
- May 4, 2023
- 5 min
Coming Back to Life After Near Death: Brave Vulnerability Can Save Lives
By Space Welch Brave Women Series - Space's Story I stood, quaking, in front of a gun safe. The inner crevices crying out for deliverance...
Brave Women Series
- Apr 25, 2023
- 8 min
Advocating for Our Children: God Made Us to Be Brave for Them
By Ashley Opliger Brave Women Series - Ashley's Story My mom and I checked into an Air BNB on the outskirts of Denver with my...
Brave Women Series
- Apr 18, 2023
- 6 min
For the Days We Try to Earn Love: Daring to Be Our Real Selves
By Megan Carlton Brave Women Series - Megan's Story It can be easy to discount our own bravery. Maybe that’s because it’s easier to see...
Brave Women Series
- Apr 11, 2023
- 6 min
Allowing Others to Take Care of Us: The Power Community Plays in Healing from Shame, Rape and Abuse
By Sethlina Amakye Brave Women Series - Sethlina's Story People use the word "healing" to refer to physical healing from surgery, cancer,...
Brave Women Series
- Mar 27, 2023
- 6 min
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...
Brave Women Series
- Mar 14, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- 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 7, 2023
- 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 24, 2023
- 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...
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