Hope’s Rescue: Defeating Your Fear of Dashed Dreams and Lost Hopes

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It’s happening again. Life isn’t going the way I planned, and I feel stuck—partially from my circumstances and partly of my own making—in a vacuum of time. It’s as if the days are rushing by too quickly for me to grasp and hold onto while I accomplish nothing of what I feel I should and slip farther and farther away …

Family Feuds: Facing Family Strife without Fear

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Jerusha: I am so honored to host acclaimed Christian mystery and suspense author DiAnn Mills! DiAnn is graciously giving away a free copy of her brand new release, Fatal Strike, to one of you. Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win! By DiAnn Mills We’ve all been given our families as gifts, or so we’re told. But …

Fear in the Night: Silencing the Anxiety that Keeps You Awake

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to introduce you to Angela Mills, a new friend I had the pleasure of meeting at a writer’s retreat this spring. Angela is offering a signed print copy of her nonfiction book, Bless Your Husband, to one of you! Leave a comment after Angela’s encouraging post to enter the giveaway! By Angela Mills It’s been a …

When All Is Not Well: Beating Your Fear of Bad News and Hard Times

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I sat in the exam room, staring at the wall, sometimes watching the door, waiting for someone to return and tell me the results of my cat’s ultrasound. I braced for her to become the third pet out of five to receive a cancer diagnosis. Lord, that would be too much, I thought. Too much. Then, for some reason (as …

Looking for Light: 4 Ways to Escape the Darkness of Fear

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Jerusha: I had the pleasure of meeting Ginger Harrington in person this year and am thrilled to now introduce her to you! Ginger is giving away a print copy of her nonfiction book, Holy in the Moment, to one of you! So read on and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Ginger Harrington I walk into my …

Don’t Watch: 3 Tips to Beat Your Fear of Embarrassment

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I chuckled at the funny story my friend told me, a story of being in a new situation and saying something that unintentionally garnered laughter at her expense. My friend told me this story for a laugh, but then she admitted she wasn’t ready to laugh at it yet herself. I could relate. In fact, I don’t think I’m ever …

Coming Near: The Truth that Defeats a Parent’s Fears

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Jerusha: I’m happy to welcome back my friend and fellow author Liz Tolsma to the FW Blog! Liz is giving away one e-book copy of her new release, The Pink Bonnet,  to one of you! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. By Liz Tolsma As parents, we do so much worrying about our children, from before they are …

Amazing Things: Defeating Fear and Pessimism with Guaranteed Good

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I smiled as I read the simple phrase printed on the pen my writing friend gave me: Amazing things will happen. My two writing buddies who had traveled with me to a conference that July knew the significance of those words. I was going to meet with my dream agent at the conference. The agent and I had been in …

Loving Lies: The Truth about Courage and Fear that Sets You Free

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Many people believe there is no courage without fear. They say fear is healthy—a natural instinct meant to protect you by signaling danger. And here’s another one I’ve heard a lot: There’s nothing wrong with being afraid; what you do when you’re afraid is the only thing that matters. Sound familiar? You’ve probably heard these statements or their cousins your …

My Greatest Enemy: Beating Fear When You Have a Prodigal

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome Andrea Merrell back to the FW Blog! She’s giving away a print copy of her nonfiction book, Praying for the Prodigal, to one of you! Simply leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. By Andrea Merrell Blue lights flashed as I made my way to the drive-thru line at a local fast-food restaurant. …