DUNAMIS_ CONFIDENCE

DUNAMIS_ CONFIDENCE

What drives someone to seek a life of real confidence instead of fear? In this bible study-style session of Resilient Truths, Dr. Theresa M Bell breaks down what she calls "dunamis" power – the power of the Holy Ghost – and why you can't walk in that power while staying scared and unsure of yourself. Speaking to a small group with plenty of warmth and a bit of humour ("she learned how to cook off YouTube University"), Dr.

Bell keeps circling back to one central message: you can only walk in fear or in faith, not both. She flips Hebrews 11:1 on its head to show how fear works just like faith when you rehearse your worries over and over in your mind. Across a series of scriptures from Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Romans and beyond, she ties confidence directly to trusting God rather than money, ego, or other people.

Confidence, as she puts it, comes from knowing God sees the whole timeline while we see just a small piece. That perspective matters whether someone is facing financial pressure, job loss, housing worries, or the pull of old habits. Dr. Bell also talks practically about character: being generous even when money’s tight, setting boundaries with those who hustle your kindness, and staying humble instead of turning into a "Juwanna Mann"‑style ego case.

For her, prayer and a daily relationship with God are the only reasons she keeps going under heavy pressure, and she challenges others to stop calling themselves Christian if they never actually talk to God. This session will likely speak to anyone who’s tired of feeling anxious, stuck or unworthy, including those in recovery who are trying to swap fear and self-reliance for faith and stability.

It asks a simple question: if you truly believed God had you, how boldly would you live today?