COURAGE UNDER PRESSURE

Send us Fan Mail Beware--we're mining beneath the surface to pull up a little sin we often gloss over. That sin is insecurity. It's a sin because if we're insecure, that means we've put our validation into the hands of another authority and not our Maker's. Laurie's got her own insecurities to deal with and wants you to move to the truth faster than she did. Trust in...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Laurie explores the family dynamics of Jacob and his two wives, Rachel and Leah. Sparks fly, envy reigns, and favoritism is loud and clear. But God. Even in the center of their anything-but God-glorifying mess of a family, God continues to execute His plan to build a nation. God's love surpasses our flesh. This story shows that He works all things to the good of those...

Send us Fan Mail Looking at the decision to step out of familiar territory and onto an unknown path--a pathway that is new to you but also lesser traveled than your current high-speed freeway--will  likely lead to not only discomforts, but a major trial or two. Using Job as an example, Laurie takes a deep look at the real story behind Job's loss and ultimate restoration of earthly blessings....

Send us Fan Mail In today's Ezer Women (and Warrior Men) episode, Laurie talks of her own disappointment and desire to look back through the lens of regret. In search of the answer: Is it God's will or my choosing , when it comes to regrets, Laurie pulls out a coupler of lesser-known Scriptures to shape her view. And, in the finding answers, she's encouraged by a grass-roots God-siz...

Send us Fan Mail We had our first experience with a Cowboy church! It was great and as we church hunt in our new town, I'll let you know how it goes, but that Cowboy church welcomed us in with great warmth and chocolate chip cookies. So far so good. But getting to the Word, If Christ is light and life, and if Christ lives in us, what does this mean for us? Looking again at John 1:1-5 and the...

Send us Fan Mail Looking at the original Greek word for "Word" in John 1:1-5, we learn that everything Christ made includes his plans and metaphors for plans.  He created for His original plan to save you. Epic. Glorious. Listen today and be inspired. For courageous inspiration, catch up on Laurie's blogs and find Take the Hill Events at www. LaurieGreenWestlake.com. Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail After pondering the call to multiply and subdue, Laurie look at how women, representing the Bride of Christ--the church-- live this metaphor out. How women, in the role of Christ's body and bride serve in God' corporate plans. The answer my surprise you. Through studying Christian women of history who serve as our examples, Laurie finds a common thread. It's a love...

Send us Fan Mail As marriage represents Christ and the church--the man representing Christ; the woman the bride, then what are we Ezer women to do with that in Christ's absence. When others look at our the bride in a marriage, they are to understand what the church does. Well ... what does the church do, or better yet, what is the church supposed to be doing. And how does the powerful Ezer ro...

Send us Fan Mail In so many of his personal stories, King David is a living foreshadow of Christ. This is true in the story of David's raids in 1 Samuel 30, which is a foreshadow of Matthew 20, the parable of the Vineyard. The point is, we tend to base our ideas about heaven on our own, shadowy earth values. But Jesus, time and again, said, "The kingdom of heaven is like ..."  What...

Send us Fan Mail Because I moved and started a new job, it's been a couple of weeks since I've visited the closet with my target microphone. But today -- I'm back and talking about the seasons of Christian prophecy. I know many of you don't want to hear about that -- it's all so dark and discouraging--but in this podcast, I focus on the positive--the coming day when we cel...

Send us Fan Mail With an event less than a week away, Laurie shares a quick devotion on Philippians 4:6-7. She's lived anxiety but found this verse to be the secret sauce to continued prayer and trusting in the Lord. Give it a listen! And don't forget to like, share, or review She Heard podcasts--we're building a army of women warriors for the days ahead. For courageous inspiration,...

Send us Fan Mail From her dreams, Laurie's learned the importance of intercessory prayer and action--action that intercedes with the truth of Christ. Today's podcast reviews dream number three, which reminds Laurie of the story of Abigail and how Abigail interceded on behalf of her husband, home, and employees/servants. Abigail's action saved multiple lives but also introduced her t...

Send us Fan Mail In Laurie's second dream (from years ago), the Lord showed her a desolate place with pockets of fire. In today's podcast, Laurie equates her dream to your current or coming hot trials. Take a look at Proverbs 17:3 and join Laurie as she  makes sense of hardships and God's purposes. For courageous inspiration, catch up on Laurie's blogs and find Take the Hill Ev...

Send us Fan Mail Laurie's latest sleepless night was centered on Gideon, the farmer who lived in a time when villages were pillaged and plundered and villagers oppressed.  God had more to teach Laurie--to show her more about this brave but very ordinary man who never doubted God, but doubted his own abilities. However, after proving his clever courage by threshing in danger, Gideon is chosen...

Send us Fan Mail I've let my frustrations over self-inflicted but out-of-control circumstances keep my eyes on the challenge and not Jesus. But He's the master of all circumstances. Called to examine Peter's episode with walking on water, I've learned a valuable lesson--eyes on Jesus and the storms blowing around us will not keep us from the miracle of walking on top of all tha...

Send us Fan Mail God's guide to all truth (His Word) tells us to not only expect fiery trials but to have joy when we experience various troubles. As crazy as this sounds, there is a purpose in your trials, and through understanding this purpose, as complicated as it is, we build trust and faith, becoming the image bearers we are destined to be. For courageous inspiration, catch up on Laurie&...

Send us Fan Mail After house hunting, I learned 2 valuable lessons: 1. Change is hard; 2. Change is necessary. From paths righteousness to valleys of death, the Lord leads us through life and for Him to lead, we must go-- go -- being the operative word. If you've become over familiarized with Psalm 23, take a listen to how the Lord used house buying to restore Laurie's soul in the truth...

Send us Fan Mail Going deep into God's creating process, Laurie looks at how earth models the spiritual world. With world affairs at stress levels, now's the time to put your perspective into the truth of how temporary our world is -- it's just a shadow of the real deal waiting for us. God' plans were to build a community to dwell among and we'll be doing that in the most...

Send us Fan Mail Laurie's on fire today. She's looking at how we can move from self-focused spiritual growth to extending our love and gifts to others. You'll want to tune into this one and hear her call to action--the biblical call to extend our love beyond love of self. And don't forget the upcoming one-day retreat at Vertical church in Albuquerque on June 3. Register athttps...

Send us Fan Mail Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy and we see this objective  manifested in events today. It's time to Rend our hearts (Joel 2:13) and then take action. Laurie shares 4 battle strategies against the enemy's lies and prays for the families who lost loved ones in the Nashville school shooting. For courageous inspiration, catch up on Laurie's blogs and find Take th...

Send us Fan Mail The Lord's desire is that His children mirror Him and that includes attitude. He's taken Laurie on a journey of attitude improvement and today, she shares the fine-tuned tips she has learned from others. She believes in the coming trials, we can all bullet proof not our emotions but our attitudes and responses to hardships. Listen for the four points and hot tips to not...

Send us Fan Mail Looking at today's headlines can scare the you know what out of us... but God. And God uses trials of all sizes to shape our character and bring Him glory. Discover the solution to facing trials with a brave heart--giving thanks. In today's episode, Laurie shares the biggest trial of her life and how, in God's grace, He's taught her to be thankful. The ending i...

Send us Fan Mail The Apostle Paul says we are a temple of God. What? How do we house God and why? Wasn't the temple a materially extravagant and holy place? Laurie explores what being His temple means for you. It's more than staying healthy or living an undefiled life--it's a truth that makes you a miracle. For courageous inspiration, catch up on Laurie's blogs and find Take th...

Send us Fan Mail Overcome today's anxiety producing headlines with love. Love isn't fragile and is the answer to all unwanted news (and your salvation). Today, Laurie chats about love, prayer, and God's availability. And then, there's prepping. Having lived in Africa, she's been taught— missionary style—to always be prepared. Get practical tips to being calm when storms co...

Send us Fan Mail Our culture teaches us to make something of ourselves. But we have a Maker and He has already determined our purpose and our goals. Join me as I look at the encroaching culture and the lies we believe. And listen to the truth of who God says you are.  For courageous inspiration, catch up on Laurie's blogs and find Take the Hill Events at www. LaurieGreenWestlake.com. Support...