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 …

Invisible: How to Beat the Fear that You Don’t Matter

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome back my long-time friend and fellow author, Marie Wells Coutu! Marie is offering a free digital copy of her contemporary novel, Thirsting for More, to one of you! Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win.  By Marie Wells Coutu It was a large gathering of employees that included many important people—people who …

More than Mundane: Conquering Fear of Insignificance

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Jerusha: I’m so happy to welcome back Emily Conrad, my friend and fellow Christian fiction writer, to the FW Blog! In honor of the paperback release of Emily’s debut novel, Justice, I’m giving away a signed print copy to one of you. Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Emily Conrad My heartbeats make my breath …

Afraid to Fall: 3 Steps to Beat People-Pleasing Fear

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He spit in my face. Twice. As a long-time volunteer at our local zoo, I had interacted with the llamas many times. A zookeeper had shown me how to properly greet Jackson, the male, and Ellen, the female. When greeting one another, llamas march well past a healthy sense of personal space and stand face-to-face. They blow smooth puffs of …