The Good Hand: How Knowing the Who Beats Your Fear in Tough Times

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Jerusha: I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, professional editor and author, Janyre Tromp! In addition to sharing her moving true story of trial and hope, she’s giving away a free historical novella filled with intrigue to anyone who subscribes to her newsletter. So read on and grab your free copy of the novella below! By Janyre Tromp Anyone …

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 …

The Greatest Gift: How a Christmas Gift Can Conquer Your Fear

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(As my Christmas gift to you, I’m giving away a print copy of Tamera Alexander’s Christmas at Carnton, one of my favorite Christmas stories! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway!) He wasn’t supposed to be here today. The doctors told us our dog—our beautiful, gentle giant—had only three months to live. When we received this diagnosis for our …

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 …

When Love Hurts: How to Beat the Fear of Relationship Risk

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Spring. A time to celebrate new life. But I was watching the grim march of death. Our twelve-year-old golden retriever was dying, and I was helpless to stop it. I could only make him comfortable and sit by his side as he took his last breaths. He had been part of our family for nearly two years, since we adopted …

In Harm’s Way: Fighting Fear When Tragedy Strikes

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to my guest, Heather Chapman! Heather is sharing a powerful true story today that I know will impact and encourage you as it did me. Please join me in giving her a big FW community welcome! By Heather Chapman Ambulances don’t come like they do in the movies. At least not for me. I …

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 Deep End: Beat Fear and Find Joy When Life Overwhelms

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Jerusha: It’s been too long since my friend and fellow writer, Angela Arndt, has visited us! In honor of her visit (and the extreme cold in my part of the country right now), I’m giving away a print copy of Irene Hannon’s suspense novel, Thin Ice. Leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Angela Arndt I was …

Even If: Choosing Faith Over Fear When the “What If” Happens

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Jerusha: I’m so excited to have blogger and super-powered book reviewer, Carrie Schmidt, as my guest today! In honor of Carrie’s amazing support for Christian fiction, I’m giving away a free print copy of Janice Cantore’s Drawing Fire to one of you! Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win. And please join me in giving Carrie a …

In the Shadow: Facing Death, Loss, and Life without Fear

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I froze at the sharp sound of the cough. His breathing afterward was heavier, slightly labored. These symptoms aren’t yet severe and they still disappear as frequently as they make themselves known. But the signs are gradually increasing—the signs that remind me our precious dog is dying. Faithful readers of the Fear Warrior Blog will remember that one of my …