Sometimes I feel like I’m finally getting this fear thing. I’m winning the battle and have seized the upper hand. I understand now how powerful God is and how able He is to control every moment of my life. Then I face something new. And I get scared. After God breaks through to me in the midst of my fear, …
Who Do You Trust? Defeating Your Fear with Unshakable Confidence
The box flew out of my hands and landed on the floor about a foot and a half from Prince Pluffy. Despite his auspicious name, Prince Pluffy is not a cat of awesome bravery, but he’s not overly cautious either. In general, his fear levels lie somewhere in the middle of average for the feline set. But in recent days, …
Great Expectations: How to Fearlessly Wait with Faith
Jerusha: Since this post is all about waiting, I thought I’d end your wait for another giveaway by offering a free paperback copy of Jaime Jo Wright’s The House on Foster Hill! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! I hung up the phone with a relieved breath. In the next few seconds, a smile found my face as …
Battle of Wills: Defeating the Hidden Fear that Drives Your Prayers
Jerusha: I’m so excited to introduce you to Melissa Ferguson! I got to meet Melissa at a conference last year and have enjoyed the laughter and hope her unique blend of humor and truth bring to my days through her social media posts. Please join me in giving her a big FW community welcome! By Melissa Ferguson When I was …
Forever Friend: How the Only Lasting Relationship Can Beat Your Fears
Jerusha: I’m pleased to introduce you to Tinashe Jaricha! I’m just getting to know this special lady, and I love the way she speaks honestly about the power of God’s promises and truth to fight our fears. Join me in giving Tinashe a big, FW Community welcome! By Tinashe Jaricha It was my second year of University when this truth …
Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Out the Fears that Clutter Your Life
I flicked the light switch just in time to illuminate a spider, dropping down on a web from the ceiling. I quickly moved to get my dog Alexander out of the way before the large arachnid landed on his back. Spring had arrived. Alexander wouldn’t have cared if the spider had dropped on his fur, but I sure would. Readers …
Out of Sight: How Finding Focus Can Beat Your Fears
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome my friend and fellow writer, Robyn Hook, back to the FW Blog! I love how Robyn shares so honestly about her own struggles with fears we can all relate to. Please join me in giving her a big, FW community welcome! By Robyn Hook The nurse removed her gloves and smiled down at me. …
Togetherness: 6 Tips to Beat Your Social Anxiety
The fluttering in my stomach increased as I stepped out of my car and headed for the house. This wasn’t a crucial meeting. I wouldn’t have to speak in front of a large crowd. But I still felt nervous. The cause of my anxiety was a gathering of young people from my church. The couple who were hosting the get-together …
Invisible: How to Beat the Fear that You Don’t Matter
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 …
No Wrong Turns: Beating Your Fear of Life’s Detours and Delays
Have you had this experience? You learn someone is closer to your age than you thought, or maybe even younger than you, and yet they’ve accomplished the things you once expected for yourself at this stage. They’re who you wanted to be or where you wanted to be in your life right now. Yet, your journey has looked so different. …