Our hearts are broken. Charlie Kirk’s assassination has shaken many of us to the core. Charlie was more than a leader or a voice on a stage. He was a husband who cherished his wife, a father who adored his children, a patriot who loved his country, and a mentor who poured himself into the next generation. But above all else, Charlie loved Jesus. Boldly. Unapologetically. Unequivocally.

When I was a child, I thought bold meant loud. I imagined bold people as the ones who walked into a room with confidence, who spoke their minds without hesitation, who seemed fearless in front of others.

But the more I’ve grown as a believer, I’ve come to realize bold faith doesn’t always look like that. Sometimes it does, but more often bold faith is quieter, deeper, and far more costly.

It’s not about personality. It’s about surrender.

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Bold Faith in the Early Church

Take Perpetua, a young mother living in the 3rd century. At just 22 years old, she was arrested for her faith in Christ. Her father begged her to renounce her faith so she could come home to her baby. She could have compromised. She could have gone free. But she answered: “I cannot be called anything other than what I am—a Christian.”

Days later, she was led into the Roman arena, the stadium filled with spectators waiting to see her executed. Yet Perpetua didn’t tremble or hide. Her faith over fear still echoes through the centuries, reminding us that bold faith sometimes means standing firm even when it costs us everything.

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Bold Faith in Modern Times

Fast forward to the 20th century. Elisabeth Elliot and her husband Jim moved to Ecuador as missionaries. At just 28, Jim was speared to death by the very tribe he had come to love. Elisabeth could have gone home, bitter and broken. Instead, she returned—with their toddler daughter—to live among the Waodani people who killed her husband.

She later wrote, “The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. But it is always better, and bigger, and ultimately glorious.”

Her choice still inspires countless Christian women today. Bold faith doesn’t deny grief. It doesn’t erase fear. But it refuses to let fear be the loudest voice in the room.

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Bold Faith in Everyday Life

If bold faith sounds unattainable, let me encourage you. It isn’t reserved for martyrs or missionaries. It’s for every Christian woman—right here, right now.

It’s the mom who whispers prayers over her kids, even when she feels overwhelmed.
It’s the student who quietly says “no” when friends pressure her to compromise.
It’s the single woman who tithes faithfully, even when her paycheck feels impossibly small.

These aren’t headline-making moments, but they are acts of everyday courage. They’re what living boldly for Christ looks like in the ordinary rhythms of life.

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What Bold Faith Is (and Isn’t)

Bold faith doesn’t mean we never feel fear. It doesn’t mean we always have eloquent words or a steady voice. Bold faith simply means we trust God enough to obey Him, even when we’re trembling.

It’s not about being reckless. It’s about being rooted.
Not about being perfect. It’s about being present—open to God’s leading.
Not about seeking attention. It’s about making Christ known, even if no one notices.

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It All Starts with God

Here’s the good news: bold faith doesn’t start with us. Left to ourselves, we’re weak and hesitant. But the same Spirit who filled Perpetua, who sustained Elisabeth Elliot, who empowers Christians across the centuries—lives in us today.

That means bold faith isn’t about trying harder; it’s about trusting deeper. It’s leaning into God’s strength, not our own. It’s choosing to believe He is who He says He is and living like it’s true.

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A Call to You

So what does bold faith really mean? It means standing firm in Christ when the world pushes you to blend in. It means loving people who don’t love you back. It means clinging to Jesus when life doesn’t make sense.

Bold faith isn’t flashy. It’s faithful. It’s not just for martyrs in history books or missionaries in faraway lands. It’s for you. Right here, right now.

So sister, take heart. You don’t have to wait for a spotlight moment to be bold. You can begin today—choosing faith over fear in the little things, knowing the Spirit of God is with you.

And one day, your quiet choices may echo as loudly as Perpetua’s, inspiring generations to come.

Next week: Why Quiet Trust Is the Foundation of Bold Faith.

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