FIGHTING AGAINST FEAR IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES
I was known as the queen of tradition. Well, my siblings would probably call me more of a stickler for tradition. As we grew old enough to question traditions, my siblings started to want to change some of our long-established modes of doing things. It began with Christmas—the most sacred traditions of all. Suddenly, my brothers wanted to make a …
To kick off the New Year with a bang, I’m offering a print copy of Desperate Measures by Sandra Orchard to one Fear Warrior blog reader! Simply leave a comment below to be entered in the giveaway! A new year. Time to make plans and resolutions for a better you and a better year in 2017. But for people like …
Christmas is a magical time. The glow of Christmas lights, the scent of cookies in the oven, children’s laughter and happy smiles, friends and families gathering to share love and blessings, people going out of their way to help others. Christmas may be stressful, but for many of us, the warmth that permeates and flows from this special holiday gives …
Jerusha: I’m thrilled to welcome back my dear friend and amazing writer, Emily Conrad. Emily challenges and inspires me every time she puts words on a page. In the spirit of Christmas, Emily is generously giving each person who comments on this post a free digital copy of her Christmas short story, Returning Christmas. So be sure to comment below …
The Christmas giving continues with a giveaway of one digital copy of A Ruby Christmas! Leave a comment after this post for a chance to win! Christmas is ruined. You end the phone call and drop the smile you’ve plastered in place to cover your plummeting emotions. Aunt Martha is coming for Christmas. Not just Christmas Day, but Christmas Eve. …
Jerusha: I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend and delightful writer, Angela Arndt! Please give her a big welcome to the Fear Warrior community! This month, I’m going to be holding more giveaways as my Christmas gift to you. The fun begins now with a giveaway of my own novel, This Shadow, which features a story that takes …
“Happy holidays!” The clerk smiled at me at me from behind the checkout counter. I smiled right back and bravely answered, “Merry Christmas!” It’s easier this time of year to find a simple way to suggest you’re a Christian. With our culture’s emphasis on removing Christ from Christmas, all you have to do is say, “Merry Christmas” in public, and …
Want to shock your relatives this Thanksgiving? Turning a holiday tradition on its head would probably do the trick. Many of us follow the tradition of having each person at our Thanksgiving gathering take a turn to share something for which he or she is thankful. The answers are usually pretty standard: family, health, love, home. If we’re keeping in …
I forgot about the presidential election. Don’t get me wrong—I voted in the morning. But then I went home and forgot there was even an election happening until later that evening. That’s the first time I’ve had such a thing happen since I’ve been old enough to vote. Usually, each presidential election carries with it a great number of worries …
By Toni Shiloh Jerusha: Please join me in welcoming Toni Shiloh to our Fear Warrior community. Toni is offering a free digital copy of her Christian romance novel, Buying Love, to one FW Blog reader who comments below! Fears have a funny way of altering our course in life. We can be on the path of righteousness and one whisper …
