Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Bravery”
Jerusha: Several years ago, my grandfather, a WWII veteran, passed away on Veteran’s Day. To honor him on this anniversary of his heavenly homecoming, I want to share this post with you all. This is also my inadequate “thank you” to all the men and women who have served in military conflicts to defend all that is good. Bullets smattered …
Conflict. Even the word can make anxiety stir in my belly. It took me a long time to realize and admit that I fear conflict, probably because I don’t tend to run from conflict when it’s necessary. But I realized after noting the rapid pace of my pulse, shallowness of breath, and massive doses of adrenaline pumping through my veins …
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 …
Jerusha: I shared this post with you last Memorial Day, and I’d like to bring it to you again in honor of my grandpa, a war hero to me, and all others in our armed forces who have sacrificed to serve our country and keep us safe. Thank you doesn’t say enough. Bullets smattered the side of the truck. A …
Jerusha: I’m giving away a paperback copy of Terri Blackstock’s suspense, If I Run, to one of you! Leave a comment below to enter the drawing! A small mouse greeted me in the hallway. No, not a real mouse, but one of my cats’ stuffed toys. I knew I better return the little plaid mouse to the living room where …
Terror wracks the city. Cars fly through the air, windows of buildings shatter, skyscrapers tumble, streets are smashed to rubble. People scream. They run for their lives, darting into buildings that offer them little shelter, cowering as they wait for death. The supervillain has come. Fear is his greatest weapon. You know this moment in the superhero movies. Some huge, …
