Courage in the Storm: How to Fearlessly Face Suffering

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome Brandy Mincer to the FW Blog! Brandy is offering a paperback copy of her children’s picture book, The Clam Before the Storm, to one of you. So read on and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Brandy Mincer In August of 2021, COVID was running rampant in our community. The cases were …

Coming Like Rain: How God Defeats Your Fear

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Jerusha: I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new friend and fellow writer, Deborah Clack! Deborah and I met in an online class where I discovered she’s a gem of encouragement and joy. In honor of her visit to the FW Blog, I’m giving away one print copy of Pursued by Lisa Harris. So read on, and leave a comment …

Revive Me: When What You Fear Happens

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My heart felt like it was being gutted from the inside out, slowly ripped apart by an unstoppable horror. I was no stranger to loss or grief. I’d seen the death of three grandparents, a surrogate grandmother, a college friend, pets I loved like family. I’d tasted other kinds of grief, too, over ended relationships, loved ones gone astray, betrayal, …

Fear Warrior Friends: A Chat with Elizabeth Ludwig on Christmas joy, Christmas tears, and fighting fear!

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Jerusha: If this doesn’t get you excited for Christmas, I don’t know what will! Bestselling author Elizabeth Ludwig is sitting down for a chat with us today, AND she’s giving away a free copy (print or digital) of her mystery novel, Garage Sale Secret, to one of you! Leave a comment below after this Christmassy, encouraging interview to enter the …

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 …

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 …

Out of Sight: How Finding Focus Can Beat Your Fears

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome my friend and fellow writer, Robyn Hook, back to the FW Blog! I love how Robyn shares so honestly about her own struggles with fears we can all relate to. Please join me in giving her a big, FW community welcome! By Robyn Hook The nurse removed her gloves and smiled down at me. …

The Closed Door: How to Conquer Your Fear of God’s “No”

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my friend Amanda Wen back to the FW Blog today! Amanda is a talented professional musician, as well as being a gifted writer. Please join me in giving her a warm FW community welcome! By Amanda Wen Our modern American Dream ethos has a relatively simple formula for what it defines as success. If you …

Comfort Zone: Debunking the Safety Myth and Defeating Fear

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It was the same workout I did a couple days every week. But this time, something went wrong. I jumped in the air and came down. A snap cracked the air as my ankle folded under me and I fell to the floor. Searing pain overtook my foot, ankle, and leg, throbbing so much I yelled from the pain. Was …

Fool Me Once, Shame on Me: Finding Relief from Anxiety and Escape from Your Fears

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He jogged past the bedrooms and dining room, ending up far away, in the basement. My mom and I shared a look, eyebrows raised. “I wonder why he does that.” I voiced the puzzle we’d been trying to figure out for weeks. Our Bernese Mountain Dog seemed to be going through a period of anxiety and/or discomfort. We were monitoring …