“What you don’t know can’t hurt you,” the old adage goes. But, judging by what makes us nervous, most of us don’t seem to actually believe that. This week, I attended a professional retreat that I had never been to, and I had to travel far away to do so. As the dates of the retreat approached, I found the …
Fearless Legacy: Leading Others to Choose Faith Over Fear
The woman leaned in and said, “But my mother is so demanding. She has to get exactly the right thing or she won’t be happy.” I reached for another card in the Mother’s Day section of the store and gave my fellow shopper my sympathies. I’d just met the woman, but in a few minutes I already had a clear …
In Harm’s Way: Fighting Fear When Tragedy Strikes
Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to my guest, Heather Chapman! Heather is sharing a powerful true story today that I know will impact and encourage you as it did me. Please join me in giving her a big FW community welcome! By Heather Chapman Ambulances don’t come like they do in the movies. At least not for me. I …
Lean on Me: How Smart Reliance Conquers Your Fears
Sometimes I feel like I’m finally getting this fear thing. I’m winning the battle and have seized the upper hand. I understand now how powerful God is and how able He is to control every moment of my life. Then I face something new. And I get scared. After God breaks through to me in the midst of my fear, …
Great Expectations: How to Fearlessly Wait with Faith
Jerusha: Since this post is all about waiting, I thought I’d end your wait for another giveaway by offering a free paperback copy of Jaime Jo Wright’s The House on Foster Hill! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! I hung up the phone with a relieved breath. In the next few seconds, a smile found my face as …
Battle of Wills: Defeating the Hidden Fear that Drives Your Prayers
Jerusha: I’m so excited to introduce you to Melissa Ferguson! I got to meet Melissa at a conference last year and have enjoyed the laughter and hope her unique blend of humor and truth bring to my days through her social media posts. Please join me in giving her a big FW community welcome! By Melissa Ferguson When I was …
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 …
Out of Sight: How Finding Focus Can Beat Your Fears
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome my friend and fellow writer, Robyn Hook, back to the FW Blog! I love how Robyn shares so honestly about her own struggles with fears we can all relate to. Please join me in giving her a big, FW community welcome! By Robyn Hook The nurse removed her gloves and smiled down at me. …
The Closed Door: How to Conquer Your Fear of God’s “No”
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my friend Amanda Wen back to the FW Blog today! Amanda is a talented professional musician, as well as being a gifted writer. Please join me in giving her a warm FW community welcome! By Amanda Wen Our modern American Dream ethos has a relatively simple formula for what it defines as success. If you …
Don’t Forget to Breathe: 6 Tips to Conquer Your Anxiety
Life is full of curveballs. You may be coasting along through a smooth part of your life when suddenly, in the space of one to two seconds, a curveball is thrown right at you. Whether it’s a news story that brings dismay or a conflict-ridden problem in your personal life, you can try to dodge the curveball. But, if you’re …