by LaurieGreenWestlake | Dec 28, 2025 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Uncategorized
LOVE WITH A LIMP Choosing Christlike love when you’ve been wounded. The Tension Between Pain and Obedience Wounds from love lost, love betrayed, or love denied can leave emotional scars as devastating as the physical injuries sustained by courageous soldiers on a...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Nov 23, 2025 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Religion and Spirituality, Uncategorized
A few years ago, I had the chance to sit on a patch of ground on the Mount of Olives in a garden facing Jerusalem. The story of Gethsemane–Christ taking Peter, James, and John to pray the night before his mockery of a trial ensued–came to life in a...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Nov 2, 2025 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Doctrine, Religion and Spirituality
Rahab – redemption … royalty … ready Stage Setting (Introduction) Rahab remains one of my favorite historic people. She exudes vibrancy through her testimony and risk-taking faith. But unlike many of the heroes we read about in the Bible, Rahab is...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Feb 16, 2025 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Religion and Spirituality
Embracing Faith and Trust in God’s Plan As deception abounds, inflation hangs tough, and wars and rumors of wars escalate, it is easy to feel overwhelmed about the times we live in and also the future. However, as believers, we are called to put our trust and...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Nov 16, 2024 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Religion and Spirituality
The Armor of God is a famous passage of Scripture. But today, I’ve internalized it differently. Here it is: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Jun 20, 2024 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Doctrine, Religion and Spirituality, Westlake's Opinion
women of the church Read or download this study below More than a blog, deeper than an article, this mini–Bible Brief is the perfect evening or weekend exploration of two passages that have shaped how the church views women and their roles or lack of. You’ll...
