The idea of the baby shower hadn’t bothered me weeks beforehand. I even thought it could be fun. But the day of the event, the idea of getting myself all ready and summoning the energy needed to socialize with a group of people grew more and more daunting. Home seemed more and more comforting, restful…safe. This experience is a common …
The Best Is Coming: Facing Disappointment and Hardships without Fear
“It’s okay, Susan. Don’t be disappointed.” I said the words to the crestfallen young woman on my TV screen, as if the movie actress from long ago could hear me. I was rewatching an old favorite of mine, Summer Magic, and I’d reached the moment where Susan, played by the incomparable Hayley Mills, realizes her cousin has won the battle …
The Good Hand: How Knowing the Who Beats Your Fear in Tough Times
Jerusha: I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, professional editor and author, Janyre Tromp! In addition to sharing her moving true story of trial and hope, she’s giving away a free historical novella filled with intrigue to anyone who subscribes to her newsletter. So read on and grab your free copy of the novella below! By Janyre Tromp Anyone …
Do You Believe? The Cure for Your Coronavirus Fears
I’m giving away a free print copy of the appropriately-themed novel, Outbreak, to one of you! Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! Also, I’m going to send out free printable fear-fighting Scripture cards to my newsletter subscribers later this week. If you want printable Fear Warrior Weapon cards and you aren’t yet a subscriber, you can get the …
A Pandemic of Fear: 4 Coronavirus Fears and How to Beat Them
The fear finally got to me. By the grace of God, I’d had His peace through trusting on Him during most of the COVID-19 news and developments. Even the threat of I or my loved ones getting the disease didn’t faze me—I knew our fate is always in God’s hands anyway. But when I learned I and my family may …
Faith That Sings: How to Have Fearless Joy in Days of Trouble
I’m giving away a print copy of a historical true crime novel by Liz Tolsma. So read on and leave a comment below for your chance to win! Shadows fell all around me. The deep darkness of sorrow threatened to consume me. Coldness and pain invaded my heart. And I was afraid. I’ve been taken through trials of many kinds …
The Cure for Worry: Beating Your Fear for a Loved One
It can come slowly, spotted on the horizon, or it can come like a left hook that blindsides you. Worry. We can worry about a lot of things, but I think one of the worst kinds of worry that can hit us is concern about a loved one. Many of us have someone in our family or adopted family of …
An Imperfect Life: Beating Perfectionist Fears with the Perfect Power
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 …
The Battles of 2019: Top 5 Fear Warrior Posts that Made Us Conquerors
To kick off the New Year with a bang, I’m giving away one print copy of Dani Pettrey‘s latest suspense release, The Killing Tide. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below sharing which Fear Warrior post was your favorite of 2019! It’s the time of year when most of us look to the future, planning and hoping for the …
Life After Christmas: Facing the Everyday with Fearless Joy
Christmas is a magical time. The glow of Christmas lights, the scent of cookies in the oven, children’s laughter and happy smiles, friends and families gathering to share love and blessings, people going out of their way to help others. Christmas may be stressful, but for many of us, the warmth that permeates and flows from this special holiday gives …