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Announcing Our Newest Collaboration
Brave Strong Girl and Prayerful Signs are partnering to offer a special gift series for the BSG Community just in time for Christmas.
Are you beginning to think about Christmas gifts?
Us too! That's why we are so excited to introduce you to Amber 'Thompson' Colberg and her company, Prayerful Signs.
What is Prayerful Signs?
Prayerful Signs is a business who designs gifts utilizing acrostic poetry and prophetic prayer to offer words of life, truth and encouragement to people.
This bundle of custom inspired prints was made with prayer and intention to encourage a woman in her walk with Christ. All prints are black font on a white background. The print set is offered at a discounted price of $30 (regular $45). In addition, if you use the code "BSG" at checkout, you will receive an additional 10% discount off your total order, including bundles, custom items and the BSG trio.
Shop early because custom Christmas orders are only being accepted until November 6th.
Meet Amber
Brave Strong Girl is an affiliate partner with Prayerful Signs.
The Power of Hope
The Bible gives us so many promises in Scripture around the topic of hope.
Never underestimate the power of hope.
The Bible gives us so many promises in Scripture around the topic of hope.
Recently, I started writing down various scriptures with the word hope. There are so many! But by the time I finished writing the 5th scripture (Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 31:24, Romans 15:13, Hebrews 6:19, Romans 5:3), I noticed a pivot in my thinking. Suddenly, I begin to see hope as a reality. Like an overwhelming sense of expectation coming alive in my soul.
· Expect doors to open
· Expect your enemies to scatter
· Expect shackles to fall off your feet so that you can dance
· Expect your heart to sing again
· Expect to fall more in love with Jesus and His Word
· Expect to plant seeds of hope for others
Oh, my dear sister-friend, God’s Word is alive and active.
So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! (Psalms 31:24) NLT
Rhonda Love
intercessor, business professional, advisory team lead
Welcome to the BSG Community
Welcome to Brave Strong Girl, a faith-based mentoring community for women.
You are brave and strong.
“Most of us spend our lives trying to hide, overcome or even deny our weakness and fears, believing that our cracks and imperfections disqualify us from a life of influence and love. It never really crosses our mind that our weakness and fear are the place of hidden treasure from which courage and strength will spring forth. ”
“Brave Strong Girl is a community of spiritually-grounded women driven to boldly overcome fear and weakness through faith-based mentorship, connection, collaboration, and resources.
Our goal is to connect women who feel called to a divine purpose to the true source of all power, Jesus Christ, so that they might serve others in a manner that glories God and builds up the faith of His people.”
For several years, we’ve been working on building a mentoring community for women. It started out as a simple collection of resources in one easy location. With time, our vision has grown.
What if I could gather what we already have - friends, resources, stories of faith - and gather them in one beautiful place?
What if we could use our own journeys to speak faith over fear and strength over weakness to one another?
What if we could introduce a lot of women to not only anointed resources, but also to trusted Christian mentors?
And what if we could do in an atmosphere full of grace, safety and empowerment?
In the Brave Strong Girl community, we believe that you are a warrior who has the ability to make a difference in the lives of others. A true warrior’s strength comes not from her tools, experiences or even her imagination, but rather rises from a divine call, a sense of purpose, and a holy hope that her experiences, pain and trials can be used to change her world and the world of those around her. She is empowered not by her own strength or courage, but by a constant dependence upon the Holy Spirit which presses her to rise above her fear and weakness.
Ready to check us out? Then begin by joining the BSG community on our private Facebook group. This is the best place to find out who you might already know and to make some new friends. We’ll keep you updated, encouraged and connected. And don’t forget to subscribe to our email list so that you will be the first to know about new blogs, resources and opportunities for gathering.
Stay tuned for great resources, powerful coaching and some amazing mentors.
Meet Tracey Mitchell
I am so excited to introduce you to another Brave Strong Girl Mentor, Tracey Mitchell
Entrepreneur | Author | Traveler
I heard about Tracey Mitchell long before I met her. I knew we attended the same church - even the same campus. Women kept mentioning her name to me and pointing out her resources and I kept wondering why we never met.
Now I know.
As a leading Bible teacher and conference speaker,
Tracey and her husband, Robby, travel about 40 weeks a year, ministering to people all over the world. They live a life on the road, coming in out of Dallas almost on a weekly basis.
When I finally met Tracey it was because of her generosity. She invited me to be a part of her vendor fair at her bi-annual women's conference called Thrive. I had just written Women at War and I appreciated the opportunity to reach a new audience.
I would soon discover that Tracey was blessing me with one of her strongest gifts.
Tracey is a developer, promoter and friend to women.
She's not afraid to share her influence or her platform with others. As I participated in the conference and heard Tracey preach for the first time, I knew she was an anointed minister. But it was what I found in the vendor hall and during the breaks that really blessed me.
Every woman was there because Tracey had personally invited and invested in them.
Countless women have become brave enough to share their story because of her encouragement. They have developed a ministry or dared to write a book. So many more were sharing and encouraging one another.
Tracey Mitchell
This is why I'm so excited to introduce you to Tracey as one of our featured Brave Strong Girl mentors. She is one of the strongest developers of women I know. She's also a prolific entrepreneur, always having her hand in multiple businesses, ministries and service organizations at the same time.
For example:
Tracey is a serial author having written or contributed to many books and resources. Her latest books are Downside Up, Becoming Brave and The Invitation - to mention a few.
She is also the Founder & CEO of the Thrive Conference. This bi-annual gathering trains and equips leaders and entrepreneurs and is held in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In addition, she is Vice President of Christian Women in Media and CEO of The Winning Woman, a ministry-based consulting firm.
Tracey has compiled over 20+ years of on-air experience having been both a programmer and guest on many Christian media outlets. In addition, she and Robby are currently the Executive Producers of a television program called Life From DFW. They reach millions via satellite, cable television and internet.
In 2016, Tracey was nominated for Texas Women in Excellence and in 2015 was awarded by the GSWB Chamber of Commerce with the "Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Award." She also was awarded "The Excellence in Communications Award", given by Women in Media and in 2006 she received an Honorary Doctorate in Divinity degree.
Tracey really enjoys mentoring in the areas of:
Public Speaking
Personal Development
Publishing
I'm excited to introduce you to Tracey's latest book from Thomas Nelson called Becoming Brave.
Becoming Brave: How to Think Big, Dream Wildly and Live Fear Free
Meet Kristen Lemus
A Prolific "Jump Starter"
If you've ever had Kristin Lemus put her eyes upon you or your work, you have been seen - really seen. She is one of the most encouraging and prolific "jump starters" I've ever known.
She helped me "jump start" my launch of Women at War in 2013.
Not only did she build a digital launch team for me, but she became a precious friend. In the process, she introduced me to an amazing community of women who have been a huge part of my own journey.
I'm not the only one.
There are countless women who have been blessed by the mentoring touch she carries. She's tender, compassionate, quiet and powerful. She's a cheerleader for so many.
Empty Arms Hope-Filled Heart
Family life is so important to Kristin. Not only is she married to her best friend, but she is also "momma" to seven kids. (Yes - 7!) She has five girls and two boys (one in heaven.) If you have children in heaven, be sure to check her book Empty Arms Hope-Filled Hearts. She recently launched her twins daughters into their college season.
Kristin is passionate about helping women find freedom and pursue their dreams. She's been sharing her heart for years at her blog, The Beautiful Deep.
Brave Moms
She has a huge passion to equip and encourage moms who grow weary in the journey of parenting. That's why I am so excited about a new wing of her ministry called Brave Moms which will include digital resources, mentoring content and even a magazine. (Yes - a real one - a paper one - one you can hold and earmark and return to as often as you like.) Be sure you subscribe so that you can get connected.
She's skilled at digital communications and often invest in other Christian communicators. Much of that work has been done as a part of The Declare Conference, where she is a member of a lead team of women who are changing the landscape of the Christian community on the internet through influencing writers, speakers and podcasters.
Special Offer
Kristin loves to speak, write and mentor on the following topics:
Motherhood
Digital Evangelism
Personal Development
Kristin Lemus
Every Battle by Rita Springer
Every Battle is a new song of victory by Rita Springer, recently released on a Gateway Create project called Voices.
This blog is a repost from September of 2016. Since it’s original publishing, Rita Springer has released her 10th album called Battles. If you find yourself in a fight for your life - then use this worship album as a weapon against discouragement and fear. As you worship, you will be revived, empowered and deeply encouraged to fight with power.
Read on to learn a little more about the feature track called Every Battle.
Rita Springer is my friend.
I mean it.
My friend.
I can hardly believe it. That's why I wrote it out.
For years, her worship has impacted my life.
One time I worshiped among hundreds under her anointing. I was transformed.
From then on, when I worship with her, I imagine I'm resting under her key board and I can feel the presence of God the way that she does.
She knows how to love, how to endure, how to worship and how to fight.
Recently, she stepped into my fight with cancer in a very personal way.
Every Battle is a new song of victory, recently released on a Gateway Create project called Voices. This is the first ever project celebrating the female voices of Gateway Worship and can be purchased at any Gateway Church bookstore or online by clicking here.
Every Battle was partly inspired by her compassion for my fight. She and her fellow worship leader from Bethel Music, Kalley Helligenthal, partnered together to write one of the most beautiful and powerful anthems I've ever heard.
"I love words. When writing songs I stack my words around and then start trimming. Last winter I was standing in the kitchen and words hit me. We fight wars and battles in our lives daily. I felt it time to write a song and now a complete new record around fight, victory and God's defense! I want my words to be shouts of truth and bursts of declaration! Every Battle became just that!" - Rita Springer
Here is the official lyric video and full audio recording for your own private worship. In addition, the story of Every Battle was recently featured in Gateway Life Magazine. Here is the feature by Katie Smith.
This past week, she did a live recording for a new project.
The Project is called Battles.
If you missed it, watch this live video clip of Every Battle from a recording made by our mutual friend, Mary Beth Miller.
This is how she ended the evening...and what she had to say about it.
"I cannot even describe how grateful I am. Please hear me when I tell you that this is the kind of posture is what it will take for us to arise. I have been through the toughest of fights and I am still standing in this position to tell you, to shout out to you that God does not need our fake responses or our over performed sacrifices. He needs our openness and willingness to just let go and surrender to what he's more capable of accomplishing. If you ache, worship. If you war, worship. If you've been betrayed, worship. If you are under it and over it, worship. Our posture in the fire is what he looks for and sets his gaze on. I have wanted to give up but threw my hands up instead. Surrender is the road to dependence on Him." - Rita Springer
This is how I want to worship. This is how I want to war. This is how I want to surrender. This is how I want to overcome.
To all my friends who face a battle - I offer my friend and her gifts to you. God through her will lift us up.
Every battle belongs to the Lord.
Toxic Female Relationships
I wrote Women at War in 2013 to address the harm of toxic female relationships and to offer hope and help to those who have been hurt.
Many women have been deeply wounded by relationships with friends, sisters, or female coworkers that have turned competitive, slanderous, or even vengeful. From a young age, many girls experience the rejection, hurt, and mistrust that occurs when women war against one another.
I wrote Women at War in 2013 to address the harm of toxic female relationships and to offer hope and help to those who have been hurt.
Gateway Publishing recently addressed this issue on their author blog, featuring some of the content from Women at War. Click here to read the article.
If you have struggled with developing healthy female relationships, there is a way to move forward on the road to recovery.
Healed by Light and Sound
God reveals His glory and brings His healing through both light and sound.
If you’ve ever had an x-ray or a radiation procedure - or if you or someone you love is facing this kind of treatment - be encouraged.
God still heals by light and sound.
Align Your Body and Experience Healing
Your body is a healing machine. When things are in alignment, it will naturally heal.
Your body is a healing machine. It has a miraculous ability to heal itself. No one has to tell it what or how to do it. Yet, every day many deal with chronic sickness.
Why?
In this video blog, I share why and how alignment is a critical factor for your physical, emotional and spiritual healing. When what is missing, broken or out of place is properly repositioned we can heal.
The First 48 Hours
Receiving bad news is never easy. Shock comes quickly and so many unanswered questions often overwhelm us.
Receiving bad news is never easy. Shock comes quickly and so many unanswered questions often overwhelm us. It isn’t until later - looking back - that we can identify the miracles that were happening all along the way.
I recently shared my “First 48 Hours” with my Equip team at Gateway Church. They encouraged me to share with you this window into the moments following my diagnosis with breast cancer. Join me as I share about my first 48 hours and how God met in the midst of a really hard day.
Celebrating 10 Years of Healing
My health journey reaches an important mile marker.
When I began my cancer journey in 2009, I had no idea all of the struggles - nor the blessings - that lie ahead. Despite the cost and the struggle, I’ve gained much more than I’ve lost.
Meet Kerrie Oles
I am so excited to introduce you to another friend, and Brave Strong Girl Mentor, Kerrie Oles.
Freedom Fighter
“When I think of Kerrie Oles I am always taken back to the moment she made her first permanent imprint on my heart.”
We were on a mission trip riding in the backseat of a twelve passenger van and driving through the mountains of Ukraine - in the middle of the night! While others slept, I remember being fascinated by her strong southern accent. I also remember laughing - a lot. Kerrie is funny. I remember being surprised by the depth her testimony and excited about the fact that she had a book on her heart.
“Since then Kerrie has written four books, founded two ministries, hosted multiple Revived Conferences and traveled everywhere to speak, teach and share about the power of being set free from our past and our pain by Jesus Christ. ”
It’s a Family Affair
She didn’t do all of this alone. Kerrie’s life is a real family affair. She and her husband, Phil, work side by side to support the work of the ministry. Her two sons have also been critical contributors. They’ve made this passion to see others healed and set free a family endeavor.
In short, Kerrie has pressed through and done the hard work required to be healed and to help heal others. I’m proud of her! More than that, I believe in her. She has a unique ability to touch a persons most private pain, take their hand and walk them to a place of healing.
Connect with Kerrie
Kerrie was recently featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine as an inspiring influencer in our community. Check out the article to hear more from Kerrie about her passion for people.
And be sure to like, follow of subscribe to keep updated on the latest news and resources.
Kerrie loves to speak, write and mentor on the following topics:
Freedom | Healing | Restoration
Kerrie Oles
For More about Kerrie
Brave Strong Girl Mentor Profile