by LaurieGreenWestlake | Sep 15, 2024 | Doctrine, Religion and Spirituality, Westlake's Opinion
*At the end of this blog is a list of end times signs for your contemplation, plus a prayer. Coffee First Ask anyone who knows me well and you’ll hear how I can spend hours at a kitchen or bistro table with a good friend or two plus a cup of joe talking about my...
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...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Aug 31, 2023 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Religion and Spirituality, Revelation
When human nature (envy, jealousy, complacency, deceitfulness, selfishness, fear, anger) intersects God’s Grace, the results are the birth of a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. I’ve done my share of questioning God and His sovereignty. Having a son...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Aug 13, 2023 | Religion and Spirituality, Revelation
Getting Bright in Light of Revelation Currently immersed in the book of John, I am refreshed. When I use the word refresh, I mean renewed: my thinking, my attitude, my reasoning lighter—cooler, like an angry burden lifted. The book of John, at this season of my Ezer...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Mar 4, 2023 | Religion and Spirituality, Uncategorized
“… for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.” Matthew 24:42(b) As I ponder the odd times at hand and find myself mentioning my biblical Jesus-is-coming-soon conclusions to friends, coworkers, and church folk, someone always mentions Christ’s...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Dec 9, 2022 | BeBrave Bible Briefs, Religion and Spirituality
Though David selected five stones of favor and grace, I couldn’t stop there. I want to add the two following bonus stones to my warrior’s pouch. See below: By the way, Brave hosts a private FB page called Take the Hill. There, you’ll find brief...