FIGHTING AGAINST FEAR IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES
He cowered in the corner and stared at me with fear in his eyes, refusing to budge. My scared dog had to be taken to an animal referral center for a recurring health problem we thought might be orthopedic. But as soon as we reached the entrance, he clearly remembered the last time he’d been there. That time, he’d been …
Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to my good friend and fellow writer, Amy Renaud! In honor of Amy’s visit and her story of world travel, I’m offering a print copy of Cathy Gohlke’s Secrets She Kept to one of you (the heroine travels to Germany in this story). So read on and leave a comment after the post to …
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 …
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome pastor and author Kevin Weeks to the FW Blog! If his last name sounds familiar, that’s because he’s the husband of Stacey Weeks, who has visited us here several times. What a fantastic fear-fighting duo! Kevin’s book, Anxiety Attack, is free to download right now, so read on to be encouraged and to get your …
Jerusha: I’m excited to welcome fellow Christian suspense author Robin Patchen to the FW Blog today! In addition to sharing her powerful story of fighting real fears, Robin’s giving away one digital copy of her suspense novel, Legacy Rejected. Leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Robin Patchen If you’d asked me fifteen years ago, I’d have …
The idea of the baby shower hadn’t bothered me weeks beforehand. I even thought it could be fun. But the day of the event, the idea of getting myself all ready and summoning the energy needed to socialize with a group of people grew more and more daunting. Home seemed more and more comforting, restful…safe. This experience is a common …
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Kristen Hogrefe, back to the FW Blog! She’s giving away one free digital copy of her dystopian novel, The Revisionary, to one of you. So read on and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! by Kristen Hogrefe Have you ever had to pass up a good opportunity? Maybe …
“It’s okay, Susan. Don’t be disappointed.” I said the words to the crestfallen young woman on my TV screen, as if the movie actress from long ago could hear me. I was rewatching an old favorite of mine, Summer Magic, and I’d reached the moment where Susan, played by the incomparable Hayley Mills, realizes her cousin has won the battle …
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 …
I opened my eyes as I was jostled in my dad’s arms. He carried me downstairs to the basement where a crack of thunder jolted me awake. “Is there a tornado?” I looked at my mom for an answer as Dad set me down on the sofa. Mom covered me with a warm afghan and smiled. “There’s nothing to worry …
