by LaurieGreenWestlake | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
On a recent trip to Italy, my husband and I wandered through ancient Etruscan villages—some dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. One of the most quoted Scriptures of Christ is found in the book of John: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Most...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Feb 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
You don’t have to scroll your social media very long to see what our culture calls success. Visual, measurable, and loud, society seems to dictate success is about more. More face time, more influencer opportunities, and more likes on that last social post. We’re...
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 | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. – Deuteronomy 10:14 As I wrestle with the idea to use or not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), I must ask myself if the principles some people use to condemn this...
by LaurieGreenWestlake | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Trusting in the God of All Comfort When storms rise, so can our doubts. The recent floods in Texas, New Mexico, and North Carolina have left many reeling as they confront loss and frantically search for answers. But the questions—the why and the how—can become so loud...
