Strong and Courageous

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. For some people, praying out loud feels easy. For others, it’s one of the most nerve-wracking things they can imagine. You might worry about saying the wrong words, freezing up, or being judged by others. Prayer is not a performance. God isn’t grading your words or timing you. He’s listening to your heart. Even when your words come out messy—or don’t come o...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Drama has a way of pulling us in. It starts with a comment, a text, a rumor, or a side conversation—and suddenly we’re right in the middle of it. Matthew 5:9 says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Jesus calls us to something different. Instead of adding to drama, He calls us to bring peace. Being a peacemaker doesn’t m...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Waiting is one of the hardest things we do. We want answers, change, and solutions—now. Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” Waiting doesn’t mean God is inactive. Often, waiting is where God strengthens us, shapes our character, and prepares us for what’s coming next. You may be wait...

Have you ever faced a decision and thought, “I have no idea what to do next”? James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.” God is not annoyed by our questions. He invites them. He promises wisdom—not judgment—when we ask. When you’re unsure about a choice, a relationship, or your next step, pause and ask God for wisdom. He may...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Not every day feels strong. Some days we wake up already tired, already unsure, already overwhelmed. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” God doesn’t wait for us to feel strong before He works. He meets us right where we are. Not feeling strong can look like a lot of things. It can look like st...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. At some point in life, most of us experience people leaving—friendships change, relationships shift, or seasons end. When that happens, it’s easy to start wondering if God will leave too. Hebrews 13:5 says, “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” This promise speaks directly to our fear of being abandoned. People may leave us, no...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Have you ever faced a problem that felt bigger than you—something that didn’t have an easy fix, something that kept you up at night? Jeremiah 32:17 says, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.” This verse wasn’t spoken during an easy season. It was spoken when thing...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Sometimes it feels like what we’re doing right now doesn’t really matter—especially when it feels small. Luke 16:10 says, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” God cares deeply about what we do with the little things He gives us. Being faithful with little shows up in everyday ways. It looks like doing your best on an assi...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Words may seem small, but they carry weight. Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Our words can encourage, heal, and build—or they can hurt and tear down. Before you speak, ask: Are my words bringing life? Choose words that reflect Christ.

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Let’s be honest—every one of us messes up sometimes. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” God doesn’t ask us to hide our mistakes. He asks us to bring them to Him. When we confess, God doesn’t hesitate. He forgives, cleans, and restores. When you mess up, inst...

Welcome back to Strong & Courageous. Kindness is easy when people are kind to us. But what about when they’re not? Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” This verse reminds us that kindness isn’t based on how others treat us—it’s based on how God has treated us. God shows us kindness even when we don’t deserve i...

Have you ever felt overlooked—like you were trying your best, but no one seemed to notice or care? In Isaiah 49:15–16, God says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast? … I will not forget you. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” God uses one of the strongest images of care and remembrance to make His point: you are not forgettable. You are not invisible. God says your name is...

Welcome to Strong & Courageous. Trouble has a way of showing up when we least expect it—at school, at work, in our families, or even in our own thoughts. Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” That verse doesn’t say if trouble comes. It says when. And right there in the middle of it, God promises to be present. God doesn’t wait on the other side of...

Be Strong… Even When You’re Afraid Welcome to Strong & Courageous. Let me ask you something—when was the last time you felt afraid, but you knew you still had to move forward? In Joshua 1:9, God says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” God doesn’t pretend fear won’t exist. He tells us where to look when i...

Hi! Welcome back to Strong And Courageous, today we have a very special guest and we are doing a special christmas episode. Kendall is joining us and she will share with us about what's important to her during Christmas. We wish y'all a very merry christmas and a happy new year. God Bless you all!

Hi! Welcome back to Strong And Courageous, today we have a very special guest and we are doing a special christmas episode. Amaya is joining us and she will share with us what Christmas means. Enjoy.

We’ve been counting down, preparing our hearts, and today we finally arrive at the greatest moment in history. The angel said to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy… Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord!” This is Christmas. Not the presents… Not the lights… Not the music or the decorations… Christmas is Jesus — God’s greatest gift to the wo...

Welcome back to our Christmas countdown! Today we’re slowing things down and looking at someone who was right in the middle of the Christmas story — Mary. After the shepherds arrived, after the angels sang, after all the excitement and noise, Scripture tells us something simple but powerful: “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Mary didn’t rush past the moment....

Welcome to Day 13 of our Advent journey! Christmas is almost here, and today we’re talking about the wise men — travelers from far away who followed a star because they were searching for the newborn King. These men were smart, wealthy, respected… but even with everything they had, they knew something was missing. They needed Jesus. They traveled miles and miles across deserts and mountains. They...

Welcome back to Day 12 of our Christmas countdown! Today we’re following the shepherds — the ordinary, everyday people who got the extraordinary news that Jesus was born. After the angels disappeared and the sky grew quiet again, the shepherds looked at each other and said something powerful: “Let’s go to Bethlehem. Let’s go and see this thing the Lord has told us about!” They didn’t wait. They di...

Welcome to Day 11 of our Christmas countdown! Today we meet the shepherds — ordinary, overlooked, humble people just doing their job out in the fields. And suddenly… the sky exploded with light. Angels appeared. And the very first announcement of Christmas came to THEM. Not to kings. Not to religious leaders. Not to the rich or powerful. God chose shepherds. The angels said, “Do not be afraid… I b...

Welcome to Day 10 of our Strong & Courageous Christmas Countdown! We are getting SO close to Christmas now, and today’s story might seem like a tiny detail… but it carries one of the BIGGEST truths of Christmas. Luke 2 tells us that when Mary and Joseph finally arrived in Bethlehem — tired, exhausted, and far from home — there was no room for them. No room at the inn. No extra space. No warm b...

Welcome to Day 9 of our Christmas Advent journey! Today we’re talking about the long, uncomfortable, difficult journey Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem. Imagine this: You’re nine months pregnant… There are no cars, no planes, no smooth roads… And the government suddenly says, “You must travel to your hometown.” Mary and Joseph packed up and started walking. Miles and miles. Day after day. All the...

Joseph: Trusting God Even When It Didn’t Make Sense Have you ever been in a situation where things didn’t make sense, but you had to trust someone anyway? That’s what happened to Joseph. Joseph had plans for his life. He was engaged to Mary, he was working hard, and he probably thought he knew exactly how his future would go. But suddenly everything changed. Mary was expecting a baby—God’s Son—and...

Welcome to Day 6 of our Christmas countdown! Today we’re talking about one of the most incredible moments in the Christmas story — when the angel Gabriel visited a young girl named Mary. Mary wasn’t a queen. She wasn’t wealthy. She wasn’t important to the world. But she was chosen by God. Gabriel told her she would give birth to the Savior — Jesus. And even though it was scary… even though she did...