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 …

Going Public: How to Beat Your Stage Fright in 5 Steps

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I leaned forward and tried to breathe normally, hoping the air might somehow stop the panic that mixed with adrenaline in my stomach and crawled out to my fingers to make them tremble. I’d been doing so well leading up to the presentation, my first public speaking engagement. The talk I was about to give was called Fear Warrior Boot …

Hosting the Holidays: Conquering Your Hospitality Fears

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Jerusha: Just in time for the holidays, we get to welcome hospitality expert and encourager, Sue Moore Donaldson, back to the FW Blog! She’s giving powerful advice that can de-stress your holiday festivities this year. Join me in giving Sue a warm welcome! By Sue Moore Donaldson “The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a …

Fighting the Good Fight: Conquering Your Fear Like a War Veteran

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Jerusha: Several years ago, my grandfather, a WWII veteran, passed away on Veteran’s Day. To honor him on this anniversary of his heavenly homecoming, I want to share this post with you all. This is also my inadequate “thank you” to all the men and women who have served in military conflicts to defend all that is good. Bullets smattered …

Togetherness: 6 Tips to Beat Your Social Anxiety

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The fluttering in my stomach increased as I stepped out of my car and headed for the house. This wasn’t a crucial meeting. I wouldn’t have to speak in front of a large crowd. But I still felt nervous. The cause of my anxiety was a gathering of young people from my church. The couple who were hosting the get-together …

Upside Down: Changing Point of View to Beat Your Fears

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Have you ever looked at the world upside down? I remember doing that as a young child. I would hang off the side of the sofa, my head almost touching the floor, and watch the world go by. There was something I loved about the change in perspective. It was so fascinating to see how up suddenly became down, down …

Top Priority: Biddy Chambers and Choosing God over Fear

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Jerusha: I’m honored to introduce you to Michelle Ule, biographer of Biddy Chambers, wife of the famous Oswald Chambers. Michelle is offering one free copy of the highly-acclaimed Mrs. Oswald Chambers to an FW reader. So join me in giving Michelle a warm, FW community welcome and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Michelle Ule Picture this: …