The Whole Truth: Beating Fear of Your Brokenness

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my friend Susan Landry back to the FW Blog! Susan was a guest here back when the FW Blog first got started. To celebrate her return, I’m giving away a print copy of Pursued by Lisa Harris to one of you. So read on, and enter the giveaway following the post! By Susan Landry Are …

An Imperfect Life: Beating Perfectionist Fears with the Perfect Power

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Every time I looked at the Christmas tree this holiday season, it didn’t give me the usual feeling of joy as I admired its nostalgic beauty. Instead, I saw imperfection. The top quarter of the tree was darkened, while the bottom portions were lit with colorful lights, thanks to the top light set going out about two weeks before Christmas …

When Love Abounds: Wielding Love’s Hidden Power to Destroy Fear

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“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 …

The Battles of 2018: Top 5 Fear Warrior Posts That Made Us Conquerors

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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 …

Thankless Thanksgiving: How Gratitude Beats Your Fears in the Hard Times

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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 …

Fear Warrior Friends: A Chat with Liz Johnson on Scary Movies, Car Washes, and Fighting Fear

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Jerusha: We haven’t had an interview with a FW Friend for a long time, and I’m thrilled to bring it back with a chat with Christian author Liz Johnson! Liz writes fantastic suspense and contemporary romance. She’s graciously giving away one free print copy of her brand new romance, A Sparkle of Silver, to one of you. Leave a comment …

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Ignorance Is Not Bliss: When Fear Keeps You from Facing Your Problems

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to have blogger Diane Ferreira as my guest today! Please join me in giving her a big, Fear Warrior community welcome! By Diane Ferreira We have all heard the expression, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” It essentially refers to the fact that every problem, every issue that we have in life comes with some positive aspect to …

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The Steepest Path: A Single Parent’s Choice of Faith vs. Fear

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Jerusha: I’m excited to welcome Dorina Lazo Gilmore to the FW Blog today! In her books and on her own blog, Dorina writes about chasing glory through everyday sorrows, struggles, and triumphs. Dorina is graciously giving away one print copy of her Bible study, Glory Chasers! Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win. And please join me …

The Battles of 2017: Top 5 Fear Warrior Posts that Made Us Conquerors

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Where are you looking? If you’re like most of us at the start of this New Year, your gaze is fixed firmly ahead. You’re looking at the future of 2018. It’s a natural response. The new year is full of possibilities, hopes, and dreams. Anything could happen. If you’re a fearful type like I am, that statement is a pretty …