Perfect Peace: How to Beat Your Fear in Hard Times

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my good friend and fellow author, Stacey Weeks, to the FW Blog! Stacey is giving away one print copy of  To Sweet Beginnings in Sycamore Hill, to one of you! So read on and enter the giveaway below! By Stacey Weeks In general, the Western world—and many in the church—do not know what to do …

Certain Times: Debunking Uncertainty and Beating Your Fears

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“In these uncertain times…” This phrase has become part of our daily vocabulary this year, along with “social distancing,” “the new normal,” and “unprecedented times.” Referring to these times of upheaval that include a pandemic, rampant riots, uncontrollable wildfires, and political power struggles as “uncertain” seems to make sense. After all, many of us who felt certain about simple things …

Path of Surrender: 5 Steps to Let Go of Your Anxiety

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Jerusha: I’m so excited to welcome my dear friend, Stephanie M. Gammon, back to the FW Blog! I’m especially thrilled because Stephanie just released her debut romantic suspense novel and is offering a free print copy to one of you! So read on and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Stephanie M. Gammon After finishing the final …

Calling Fear’s Bluff: How to Break Free of Fear’s Control

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My older brother held out his cupped hands. “Hey, look at this.” He’d bypassed another of my brothers in our backyard garden to bring the surprise to me, so my curiosity was piqued. Was he going to give me something special? As we stood between sunflowers and cucumbers on the hot day, my brother suddenly opened his hands, thrusting one …

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 …

When in Doubt: Silencing Doubt to Conquer Your Fear

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce to you my friend and fellow author, Rebecca Ondov! Rebecca is offering a free print copy of her inspirational nonfiction book, Great Horse Stories, to one of you! So read on and leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Rebecca Ondov It was pitch black when I jolted awake, sitting straight up …

Conflict Dodger: 4 Steps to Face Conflict without Fear

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Conflict. Even the word can make anxiety stir in my belly. It took me a long time to realize and admit that I fear conflict, probably because I don’t tend to run from conflict when it’s necessary. But I realized after noting the rapid pace of my pulse, shallowness of breath, and massive doses of adrenaline pumping through my veins …

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 …

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 …

Fear’s Captive: How to Break Free from a Lifetime of Fear

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to my new friend, Deanna Rupp! I’ve been encouraged by Deanna’s Instagram posts on her fight against fear and am so pleased she agreed to share some of that story with us here. Please join me in giving Deanna a big, FW community welcome! By Deanna Rupp “Why do you always wear dresses and …