Looking for Light: 4 Ways to Escape the Darkness of Fear

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. …

Loved: How to Face the Worst without Fear

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to Angela Ruth Strong, my friend and fellow teaching expert in the Write That Book educational subscription group for writers. Angela is giving away a free digital copy of her fun cozy mystery to one of you! Simply leave a comment below to enter the drawing! By Angela Ruth Strong I visited The Tenderloin …

Stop, Drop, and Roll: 3 Steps to Extinguish Your Fear

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As I pulled into the parking lot of my destination, I still couldn’t shake my nerves. I hadn’t felt like that for weeks. When I had first started co-teaching a Bible study with some other ladies from my church, I had anxiety every time. But, diagnosing the source of my fears, prayer, and the Lord’s faithfulness had dimmed those nerves …

Undone: When Anxiety Becomes Your Life

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to my friend and fellow author, Jennifer Hallmark! Jennifer has a new book release and is offering a Giveaway Extravaganza with great prizes, so be sure to check out the info and follow the link for the giveaway below. Please join me in giving Jennifer a big, Fear Warrior community welcome! By Jennifer Hallmark …

Goodbye Green: Beating the Fear Behind Your Jealousy

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The green-eyed monster struck again. Someone I had known from years ago made it. She got the break I’ve been waiting and working for, and she got the success of my dreams. I wanted to just be happy for this person. After all, I consider her a friend. But every time I saw the reminders of her success, I admit …