Finding Thanksgiving: How to Be Thankful and Fearless in Hard Times

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome my friend and fellow author Janine Rosche back to the FW Blog! Janine is also giving away a copy of the Christmas novella collection, Love’s Pure Light, which she co-wrote with Deborah Raney, Susanne Dietze, and Shannon McNear. So, read on, and enter the giveaway following the post!  By Janine Rosche Thanksgiving has always …

The Whole Truth: Beating Fear of Your Brokenness

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my friend Susan Landry back to the FW Blog! Susan was a guest here back when the FW Blog first got started. To celebrate her return, I’m giving away a print copy of Pursued by Lisa Harris to one of you. So read on, and enter the giveaway following the post! By Susan Landry Are …

The Hard Things: How To Do God’s Work without Fear

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to introduce you to my good friend, Katie Powner! Katie is giving away a free print copy of her critically-acclaimed debut novel, The Sowing Season, to one of you! So read on and leave a comment below for your chance to win. By Katie Powner I’m not sure I knew what fear was until I became …

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 …

The Best Is Coming: Facing Disappointment and Hardships without Fear

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“It’s okay, Susan. Don’t be disappointed.” I said the words to the crestfallen young woman on my TV screen, as if the movie actress from long ago could hear me. I was rewatching an old favorite of mine, Summer Magic, and I’d reached the moment where Susan, played by the incomparable Hayley Mills, realizes her cousin has won the battle …

Faith That Sings: How to Have Fearless Joy in Days of Trouble

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I’m giving away a print copy of a historical true crime novel by Liz Tolsma. So read on and leave a comment below for your chance to win! Shadows fell all around me. The deep darkness of sorrow threatened to consume me. Coldness and pain invaded my heart. And I was afraid. I’ve been taken through trials of many kinds …

Scary Side of Love: How Valentine’s Day (and Everyday) Can Be Fearless

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I never expected it, but it arrived in the mail every year, for Valentine’s Day. When I was young, my grandpa sent me my very own heart-shaped box of chocolates for the holiday, including a Valentine’s greeting card conveying his love for me. I should’ve just received the gift with gratefulness, but instead I was disturbed. You see, he never …

Fancy Boots Friendship: How Friendship Can Overcome Your Fears

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome writer, poet, and speaker Christina Hubbard back to the FW Blog! Christina is giving away one print copy of the book, The Sacred Slow: A Holy Departure from Fast Faith. Simply leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Christina Hubbard Another step, and I was certain my boot would slide out from under …

The Cure for Worry: Beating Your Fear for a Loved One

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It can come slowly, spotted on the horizon, or it can come like a left hook that blindsides you. Worry. We can worry about a lot of things, but I think one of the worst kinds of worry that can hit us is concern about a loved one. Many of us have someone in our family or adopted family of …

When Hope Came Down: How Christmas Sets Us Free From Fear

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome back my dear friend and fellow author, Emily Conrad! Emily is sharing her special brand of faith-filled encouragement as well as giving away one free digital copy of her novel, Justice! Read on and leave a copy below to enter the giveaway! By Emily Conrad Terrified. The shepherds were terrified. So much so that they …