Jerusha: I’m delighted to host writer and blogger Robyn Hook at the Fear Warrior Blog today. Please join me in welcoming her to the FW community! By Robyn Hook I have stage two breast cancer. Now is the time to decide if I want to do chemotherapy because there is no turning back after this procedure. I lay on the …
Not a Dog’s Life: How Hope Can Defeat Your Fears
In honor of my family member’s birthday today, I’m going to give away a print copy of Mike Nappa’s The Raven to one of you who comments below! So read on and don’t forget to join the conversation! He cowered in the corner and stared at me with fear in his eyes, refusing to budge. My scared dog (whom you’ve …
Love Never Fails: Wielding Love to Defeat Fear
“Grandma?” I craned my neck away from the cartoon on TV. Silence. “Grandma?” She’d been in the kitchen nearby just a moment ago. Now I heard nothing. I don’t remember why I needed her at that moment, but I do remember my response to her sudden disappearance. Terror. Panic surged through my small body as I stood and darted around …
Scaredy Cat Rescue: How Love Conquers All Fears
I’m giving away a free print copy of Vines of Entanglement by Lisa Carter to one of you who leaves a comment below! So don’t forget to join the conversation! “Whatever you do, please don’t return her to the wild again.” The emphatic advice I received from a veteran feral cat rescuer gave me reason to hope. After being told …
Leap of Courage: Fearlessly Falling into the Arms of God
Jerusha: Please join me in welcoming Elizabeth Van Tassel to The Fear Warrior Community! I had the privilege to meet Elizabeth at a writer’s conference and was touched by her gentle and encouraging spirit. Read on to be inspired and encouraged by her, as well! By Elizabeth Van Tassel The pine-filled forests and skitter of squirrels hiding nuts in their …
Things that Scare in the Night: Freedom from Phobias and Fear
The ground moved under the beam of my flashlight. My gaze caught the pink, wet flesh of the creature as it yanked the exposed one and a half feet of its body into the hole from whence it came. But this monster wasn’t alone. Our backyard seemed to slither everywhere that I tried to step in the darkness of night. …
Fear-Colored Glasses: Beating Fears of Danger with Eyes of Faith
The back end of the car slid out of alignment with the curve. Then skidded left. My mom gripped the wheel as she tried to straighten the car. We were sucked into a spin. Gravity slammed me into the passenger door, pulled me away, then smashed me into the door again. I was weightless. Yanked against the seatbelt like a …
Smile at the Storm: Calming Your Fears with Real Faith
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 …
What’s Your Secret? Overcoming the Fear of Discovery
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome Marie Wells Coutu to The Fear Warrior Blog today! Since we share the same publisher, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Marie for several years. She’s giving away a digital copy of her newest novel (releasing on Feb. 21!) to one of you who comments below. So enjoy the post and don’t forget to join …
Fighting Fear with Alphabet Praise
Jerusha: I’m honored to welcome Patricia Bradley, author of Christian romantic suspense, to The Fear Warrior Blog today! Many of you might recognize her name, since she’s become a regular member of our FW community, commenting to encourage and support all of us in our fight against fear. Now for the really exciting news: Patricia is going to give a …