“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!
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