Jerusha: I’m so excited to introduce you to one of my favorite people and very good friend, Stephanie M. Gammon! Stephanie is a gifted writer and an exceptional encourager, as you’ll see in this post! In honor of Stephanie being a suspense writer, I’m giving away one paperback copy of Lynette Eason’s Called to Protect. Leave a comment below for …
The Best Therapy: 4 Therapeutic Tips for Battling Your Fears
He was destined to be a therapy dog. When my family decided to get a puppy, we had one goal—find a pup that would grow into a dog I could use for animal-assisted therapy work. God gave me a heart for the positive impact that dogs can have on people in need, and I couldn’t wait to volunteer for such …
Hope’s Rescue: Defeating Your Fear of Dashed Dreams and Lost Hopes
It’s happening again. Life isn’t going the way I planned, and I feel stuck—partially from my circumstances and partly of my own making—in a vacuum of time. It’s as if the days are rushing by too quickly for me to grasp and hold onto while I accomplish nothing of what I feel I should and slip farther and farther away …
Looking for Light: 4 Ways to Escape the Darkness of Fear
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 …
Loving Lies: The Truth about Courage and Fear that Sets You Free
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 …
Loved: How to Face the Worst without Fear
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 …
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 …
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 …
When Love Abounds: Wielding Love’s Hidden Power to Destroy 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 …