Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to Karen Holmes today! I encountered Karen’s blog recently and found she’s a fellow warrior in the battle against fear. Karen was kind enough to let me share one of her honest, encouraging posts on the FW Blog today. Please join me in giving her a big FW community welcome! By Karen Holmes I …
Deliverance: How You Can Have Freedom from Fear
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome Andrea Merrell as my guest today! I had the pleasure of meeting Andrea at a writers conference last year and found her to be a wise and encouraging soul. She’s sharing that wisdom with us today, along with offering a giveaway of her nonfiction book on marriage. Leave a comment below for a chance …
The Battles of 2018: Top 5 Fear Warrior Posts That Made Us Conquerors
It’s the time of year when most of us look to the future, planning and hoping for the New Year of 2019. But if you’re at all prone to worry or other forms of fear, looking ahead to the future can be downright frightening. I think that’s part of the reason why God tells us not to focus so far …
Immanuel: How to Have a Joyful and Fearless Christmas When All Is Not Well
Christmastime is here. It’s the season of joy, love, hope, and peace. Yet, the tough things in life don’t always seem to get the holiday memo. Trials and suffering don’t often take Christmas vacation. And neither does the fear of such hardships. We see them on the horizon, or we fear our already ongoing trouble getting worse. Something about the …
Mary, Did You Fear? Conquering Worry for Your Loved Ones
Jerusha: I’m so happy to introduce you to my friend and fellow writer, Kerry Johnson! Kerry is offering one free print copy of her devotional, Grace for the Gaps, to one of you. Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Kerry Johnson “This is too much, Lord. I’m scared. How can I do this?” Fourteen years ago, wave …
It’s All about Letting Go, Charlie Brown: Christmas and Your fear of Imperfection
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome Christian author, Heidi Chiavaroli, to the FW Blog today! Heidi is offering a free print copy of Freedom’s Ring (her time-slip novel that just brought home a Carol Award) to one of you! To enter the giveaway, simply read her inspiring post and leave a comment below. By Heidi Chiavaroli Christmas was a near magical …
Go Tell It: 5 Tips for Fearlessly Sharing the Good News This Christmas
To kick off this month of Christmas posts, I’m giving away one hardcover copy of Alistair Begg’s Christmas Playlist! Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win! “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 …
Yours and Mine: Defeating the Fear that Comes with Loving Much
Jerusha: I’m so excited to have my friend, Kimberly Duffy, visit the FW Blog today! Kimberly is so much fun to be around and offers a rare combo of hilarious humor and deep thinking. Please join me in giving her a big Fear Warrior community welcome! By Kimberly Duffy Lord, protect my children. Protect my children. My children. They are …
Thankless Thanksgiving: How Gratitude Beats Your Fears in the Hard Times
Jerusha: I’m so thankful (see what I did there?) to introduce you to Christian writer, Janine Rosche! Janine and I just started to get to know each other better, and I’ve been delighted to find in her a special encourager and friend. She’s sharing some of that practical encouragement and truth with all of us today! By Janine Rosche Thanksgiving …
Out of Control: How Letting Go Can Beat Your Fears
Jerusha: I’m so thrilled to introduce you to a friend of mine, Jeanne Takenaka! Jeanne is such a sweet lady that I’ve rubbed shoulders with at a few writers conferences, and I always feel encouraged after I speak with her. She’s passing on that encouragement to you today in this post I so needed to read. I hope it helps …