It’s happening again. Life isn’t going the way I planned, and I feel stuck—partially from my circumstances and partly of my own making—in a vacuum of time. It’s as if the days are rushing by too quickly for me to grasp and hold onto while I accomplish nothing of what I feel I should and slip farther and farther away …
Family Feuds: Facing Family Strife without Fear
Jerusha: I am so honored to host acclaimed Christian mystery and suspense author DiAnn Mills! DiAnn is graciously giving away a free copy of her brand new release, Fatal Strike, to one of you. Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win! By DiAnn Mills We’ve all been given our families as gifts, or so we’re told. But …
Fear in the Night: Silencing the Anxiety that Keeps You Awake
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to introduce you to Angela Mills, a new friend I had the pleasure of meeting at a writer’s retreat this spring. Angela is offering a signed print copy of her nonfiction book, Bless Your Husband, to one of you! Leave a comment after Angela’s encouraging post to enter the giveaway! By Angela Mills It’s been a …
When All Is Not Well: Beating Your Fear of Bad News and Hard Times
I sat in the exam room, staring at the wall, sometimes watching the door, waiting for someone to return and tell me the results of my cat’s ultrasound. I braced for her to become the third pet out of five to receive a cancer diagnosis. Lord, that would be too much, I thought. Too much. Then, for some reason (as …
Looking for Light: 4 Ways to Escape the Darkness of Fear
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 …
Don’t Watch: 3 Tips to Beat Your Fear of Embarrassment
I chuckled at the funny story my friend told me, a story of being in a new situation and saying something that unintentionally garnered laughter at her expense. My friend told me this story for a laugh, but then she admitted she wasn’t ready to laugh at it yet herself. I could relate. In fact, I don’t think I’m ever …
Coming Near: The Truth that Defeats a Parent’s Fears
Jerusha: I’m happy to welcome back my friend and fellow author Liz Tolsma to the FW Blog! Liz is giving away one e-book copy of her new release, The Pink Bonnet, to one of you! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. By Liz Tolsma As parents, we do so much worrying about our children, from before they are …
Amazing Things: Defeating Fear and Pessimism with Guaranteed Good
I smiled as I read the simple phrase printed on the pen my writing friend gave me: Amazing things will happen. My two writing buddies who had traveled with me to a conference that July knew the significance of those words. I was going to meet with my dream agent at the conference. The agent and I had been in …
Loving Lies: The Truth about Courage and Fear that Sets You Free
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 …
My Greatest Enemy: Beating Fear When You Have a Prodigal
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome Andrea Merrell back to the FW Blog! She’s giving away a print copy of her nonfiction book, Praying for the Prodigal, to one of you! Simply leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. By Andrea Merrell Blue lights flashed as I made my way to the drive-thru line at a local fast-food restaurant. …