by LaurieGreenWestlake | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
When You Feel Stuck Between “Go” and “Wait” There are seasons when clarity feels impossible to reach. One of our thoughts says move forward. Another says stay where you are. One voice pushes toward change while the other warns you not to move too quickly, and...
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 | 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 | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Biblical Exploration of Humility and Self-Exaltation “I am proud of myself.” Have you ever overcome a personal challenge and felt proud? Have you reached a specific goal to then celebrate? Have you been pleased with your test scores, your work accomplishment,...
