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 …
The Best Gift: Receiving Good Gifts without Fear
He wasn’t supposed to be here today. The doctors told us our dog, our beautiful, gentle giant had only three months to live. When we received this diagnosis for our beloved dog this summer, we were devastated. I shared my heart and pain with you in a post here, in which I also shared the overwhelming fears this diagnosis wrought …
Have Yourself an Anxious Little Christmas: Finding Peace When Troubles Are in Sight
Jerusha: Today we’re joined by Ruth O’Neil, a freelance writer and author of the Advent book, The 25 Days of Christmas Family Devotional. Ruth is sharing some fear-fighting tips and an excerpt from her devotional. She’s also offering one free digital copy of the devotional! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Ruth O’Neil Christmas can be a hard …
Referred Fear: Diagnose and Defeat the Cause of Your Fear
I winced as I stood up. The muscle in my back had been bothering me for two weeks, fluctuating between mildly uncomfortable and gasp-out-loud painful. My physical therapist brother decided take pity on me and offered to take a look. The painful muscle was on my back, but my brother, operating on his greater knowledge, started treatment on the front …
World Shakers: Unearthing the Boldness to Conquer Your Fears
They’d spent the night in a dank jail. They were nearly put on trial. They could’ve been killed. The Apostles Peter and John would undergo worse treatment for preaching the Gospel, the truth about Jesus Christ and eternal salvation. If I were them, I’d be terrified. If I were them, I would’ve stopped talking a long time ago. Fear would …
Money Matters: Beating Your Financial Fears
I’m giving away a free print copy of Sandra Orchard’s, A Fool and His Monet. Leave a comment below for a chance to win! My eyes pop at the sight of the bill. Another unexpected veterinarian cost. Worry flutters in my stomach as my mind leaps ahead. I may be able to cover this bill, but what about a year …
Just Do It: Silencing the Voice of Fear to Follow God’s Call
Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to author and musician, Amanda Wen! Please join me in giving her a big Fear Warrior community welcome! By Amanda Wen Hello, everyone! It’s an honor to be here today at the Fear Warrior Blog! Battling fear is a personal passion of mine, and has been a lifelong struggle. I pray my experience can …
Don’t Miss the Boat: Beat the Five Fears that Waste Opportunity
She walked out of the appointment with a smile on her face. I caught her in the hallway, relieved to see the smile. “How did it go?” “Really well.” Her eyebrows lifted with her voice, as if nothing could have surprised her more. “She said she wants to see the full manuscript.” I rejoiced with my friend over this good …
Fear Be Gone: 10 Tips to Beat Panic
Jerusha: I’m excited to introduce you to Dena Netherton, a fellow Write Integrity Press author, also of suspense! Let’s give Dena a big Fear Warrior community welcome! By Dena Netherton As a musical performer, I have dealt with a little stage fright for most of my life. Well, since I began singing professionally at the age of sixteen. A little …
The Scars of Fear: How to Overcome Your Past and Find Courage for the Future
Jerusha: I’m pleased to introduce you to Petra Creasy, my online friend and fellow writer. Let’s give Petra a big FW community welcome! By Petra Creasy I have been hurt—a lot. I’m not saying that to get sympathy, it’s just a matter of fact. I was in a marriage where my fears were mocked. My hurts were evidence that I …