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Brave Woman, Mighty God
Find strength, hope, and resilience through God's mighty empowerment.
Are you facing challenges you're not sure you can handle? We all have them--in relationships, work, health, marriage, parenting. Sometimes we feel like they're too much or too hard. Like we can't do what needs to be done.
But you can. You can rise above the barriers, use your talents, stand up for what's right, reach out for support, speak up, and so much more. You can because God empowers, equips, and cheers you on in everything you're facing today, tomorrow, and every day.
In Brave Woman, Mighty God, Laura L. Smith reminds us of the steadfast love of God. Through reflections on thirty resilient women in the Bible, such as Sarah, Ruth, Abigail, Elizabeth, and Priscilla--women in the middle of their own trials, falsely accused, in tumultuous relationships, in danger, burdened by responsibilities, or balancing work and family--you can witness God's faithfulness in the ways He empowered them to do mighty things. With the same strength, wisdom, and courage God gave these women, you can step into abundantly more than you ever hoped or imagined.
"As we seek to develop courage and live as the daughters of God He has called us to be, we all need this message!"
--Rebecca George, author of Do the Thing and host of the Radical Radiance podcast
Are you facing challenges you're not sure you can handle? We all have them--in relationships, work, health, marriage, parenting. Sometimes we feel like they're too much or too hard. Like we can't do what needs to be done.
But you can. You can rise above the barriers, use your talents, stand up for what's right, reach out for support, speak up, and so much more. You can because God empowers, equips, and cheers you on in everything you're facing today, tomorrow, and every day.
In Brave Woman, Mighty God, Laura L. Smith reminds us of the steadfast love of God. Through reflections on thirty resilient women in the Bible, such as Sarah, Ruth, Abigail, Elizabeth, and Priscilla--women in the middle of their own trials, falsely accused, in tumultuous relationships, in danger, burdened by responsibilities, or balancing work and family--you can witness God's faithfulness in the ways He empowered them to do mighty things. With the same strength, wisdom, and courage God gave these women, you can step into abundantly more than you ever hoped or imagined.
"As we seek to develop courage and live as the daughters of God He has called us to be, we all need this message!"
--Rebecca George, author of Do the Thing and host of the Radical Radiance podcast
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255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2025
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Laura L. Smith
14 books93 followersLaura L. Smith lis a best-selling author and speaker. She loves Jesus, her husband, her four kiddos, music,books, coffee, France, and chocolate. Smith lives in the college town of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
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December 28, 2025
“Courage is ours for the taking, not because we’re superheroes, but because the Lord is with us.”
I don’t read much nonfiction (my heart beats for stories) but if I do, it’s likely written by Laura L. Smith. I have so appreciated her steady wisdom and encouragement for women over the last few years, whether she’s been guiding us through truth found in beloved hymns, the Psalms, biblical & holy care for the whole self, or the urgency of slowing down. And now, through the stories of different women of the Bible, Smith warmly teaches us how to be brave women because of our mighty God.
One of my favorite things about Brave Woman, Mighty God is the women she chose to feature – especially those who, amidst the familiar names like Ruth and Esther and Sarah, are less commonly brought into the spotlight. Women like the Queen of Sheba, Huldah, Jehosheba, and Jael. When was the last time you really studied any of those last four women to see what their story can teach you about living life under the power of God? I loved delving into each one – and the other women featured – with Smith’s conversational writing voice pointing me to Jesus’s perfect blend of grace & truth and to practical application that I can come back to when I need the reminders.
My other fave thing about this book is how the bravery she speaks of is rooted in God’s power, not our own. This isn’t a ‘self-help’ book that glorifies our own abilities to manifest strength to overcome what life throws our way. No, instead Brave Woman, Mighty God reminds us that it is God – the same God who raised Jesus from the dead – who empowers us when we abide in Him. As Smith says in her introduction, “By knowing the women of the Bible, we women of today can better see how God is still here for us, still offering us the same power and purpose, the same courage, and the same satisfaction for our fractured souls.” At the same time, she doesn’t minimize the pain of life, the fears we face, or the obstacles we have to overcome as women. She does, however, help us put them in the proper perspective as daughters of God, made in His image and uniquely created and equipped with His power. The thirty chapters in this book cover things we CAN do when empowered by our mighty God, like calling out the lies, walking through that uncertain door, doing the crazy thing, forging true friendships, seeking wisdom, breaking harmful cycles, being yourself, and more!
Bottom Line: Eve. Sarah. Jochabed. Deborah. the Queen of Sheba. Ruth. all three Marys. the woman at the well. Priscilla. Lydia. These women of the Bible and almost twenty others appear on the pages of Brave Woman, Mighty God and, under author Laura L. Smith’s engaging pen, remind us that they were daughters and mothers and sisters and friends and wives just like us, with flawed and beautiful lives that became powerful pictures of grace and courage because of God’s mighty power, not their own. I loved how Smith acknowledges how hard it is to be human, how hard it is to be women, but also how beautiful even the hard stuff can be in a life lived with Jesus at the helm. Brave Woman, Mighty God could be done as a daily devotional or small group study, the easy-to-read chapters ending with thought-provoking questions and full of accessible application. But because Smith writes like she’s chatting with a friend, you may also find yourself gobbling up one chapter after another and finding your soul refreshed for doing so.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
I don’t read much nonfiction (my heart beats for stories) but if I do, it’s likely written by Laura L. Smith. I have so appreciated her steady wisdom and encouragement for women over the last few years, whether she’s been guiding us through truth found in beloved hymns, the Psalms, biblical & holy care for the whole self, or the urgency of slowing down. And now, through the stories of different women of the Bible, Smith warmly teaches us how to be brave women because of our mighty God.
One of my favorite things about Brave Woman, Mighty God is the women she chose to feature – especially those who, amidst the familiar names like Ruth and Esther and Sarah, are less commonly brought into the spotlight. Women like the Queen of Sheba, Huldah, Jehosheba, and Jael. When was the last time you really studied any of those last four women to see what their story can teach you about living life under the power of God? I loved delving into each one – and the other women featured – with Smith’s conversational writing voice pointing me to Jesus’s perfect blend of grace & truth and to practical application that I can come back to when I need the reminders.
My other fave thing about this book is how the bravery she speaks of is rooted in God’s power, not our own. This isn’t a ‘self-help’ book that glorifies our own abilities to manifest strength to overcome what life throws our way. No, instead Brave Woman, Mighty God reminds us that it is God – the same God who raised Jesus from the dead – who empowers us when we abide in Him. As Smith says in her introduction, “By knowing the women of the Bible, we women of today can better see how God is still here for us, still offering us the same power and purpose, the same courage, and the same satisfaction for our fractured souls.” At the same time, she doesn’t minimize the pain of life, the fears we face, or the obstacles we have to overcome as women. She does, however, help us put them in the proper perspective as daughters of God, made in His image and uniquely created and equipped with His power. The thirty chapters in this book cover things we CAN do when empowered by our mighty God, like calling out the lies, walking through that uncertain door, doing the crazy thing, forging true friendships, seeking wisdom, breaking harmful cycles, being yourself, and more!
Bottom Line: Eve. Sarah. Jochabed. Deborah. the Queen of Sheba. Ruth. all three Marys. the woman at the well. Priscilla. Lydia. These women of the Bible and almost twenty others appear on the pages of Brave Woman, Mighty God and, under author Laura L. Smith’s engaging pen, remind us that they were daughters and mothers and sisters and friends and wives just like us, with flawed and beautiful lives that became powerful pictures of grace and courage because of God’s mighty power, not their own. I loved how Smith acknowledges how hard it is to be human, how hard it is to be women, but also how beautiful even the hard stuff can be in a life lived with Jesus at the helm. Brave Woman, Mighty God could be done as a daily devotional or small group study, the easy-to-read chapters ending with thought-provoking questions and full of accessible application. But because Smith writes like she’s chatting with a friend, you may also find yourself gobbling up one chapter after another and finding your soul refreshed for doing so.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
March 11, 2025
The biblical women can be women we imitate. From Miriam's songs to Abigail's courage to Huldah's esteemed faith. This book connects the ancient journeys of these women with our modern challenges. It helps to make the Bible's story our story.
July 14, 2025
4.5. Great for individual or small group
March 25, 2025
In Brave Woman, Mighty God, Laura L. Smith offers a powerful and insightful exploration of 30 women from the Bible.
Smith draws out timeless lessons from their stories that resonate deeply with women today. Through compelling and concise character studies, Smith examines the lives of these women, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and unwavering faith in God. Each study reveals how their actions and choices still hold relevance in the lives of modern women.
Fresh Perspectives
The book covers both familiar and lesser-known figures from the Old and New Testaments, offering fresh perspectives on their experiences. Smith shares lessons we can learn from their lives. Eve learned the hard way, but her story shows how we can call out Satan’s lies. Lydia was a business woman, who shows how she took what she had and used her gifts and a hospitable home to grow God’s kingdom.
This book will introduce you to the women of the Bible, and to the God in whom they trust and believe.
I received a media copy of Brave Woman, Mighty God and this is my honest review.
Smith draws out timeless lessons from their stories that resonate deeply with women today. Through compelling and concise character studies, Smith examines the lives of these women, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and unwavering faith in God. Each study reveals how their actions and choices still hold relevance in the lives of modern women.
Fresh Perspectives
The book covers both familiar and lesser-known figures from the Old and New Testaments, offering fresh perspectives on their experiences. Smith shares lessons we can learn from their lives. Eve learned the hard way, but her story shows how we can call out Satan’s lies. Lydia was a business woman, who shows how she took what she had and used her gifts and a hospitable home to grow God’s kingdom.
This book will introduce you to the women of the Bible, and to the God in whom they trust and believe.
I received a media copy of Brave Woman, Mighty God and this is my honest review.
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