Who Do You Trust? Defeating Your Fear with Unshakable Confidence

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The box flew out of my hands and landed on the floor about a foot and a half from Prince Pluffy. Despite his auspicious name, Prince Pluffy is not a cat of awesome bravery, but he’s not overly cautious either. In general, his fear levels lie somewhere in the middle of average for the feline set. But in recent days, …

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 …

Mary, Did You Fear? Conquering Worry for Your Loved Ones

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Jerusha: I’m so happy to introduce you to my friend and fellow writer, Kerry Johnson! Kerry is offering one free print copy of her devotional, Grace for the Gaps, to one of you. Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Kerry Johnson “This is too much, Lord. I’m scared. How can I do this?” Fourteen years ago, wave …

Go Tell It: 5 Tips for Fearlessly Sharing the Good News This Christmas

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To kick off this month of Christmas posts, I’m giving away one hardcover copy of Alistair Begg’s Christmas Playlist! Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win! “Happy holidays!” The clerk smiled at me at me from behind the checkout counter. I smiled right back and bravely answered, “Merry Christmas!” It’s easier this time of year to find …

Yours and Mine: Defeating the Fear that Comes with Loving Much

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Jerusha: I’m so excited to have my friend, Kimberly Duffy, visit the FW Blog today! Kimberly is so much fun to be around and offers a rare combo of hilarious humor and deep thinking. Please join me in giving her a big Fear Warrior community welcome! By Kimberly Duffy Lord, protect my children. Protect my children. My children. They are …

More than Mundane: Conquering Fear of Insignificance

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Jerusha: I’m so happy to welcome back Emily Conrad, my friend and fellow Christian fiction writer, to the FW Blog! In honor of the paperback release of Emily’s debut novel, Justice, I’m giving away a signed print copy to one of you. Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Emily Conrad My heartbeats make my breath …

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More Than Enough: Beating Your Fear of Rejection with Amazing Love

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I’ve never been on a date. Technically. Turns out, though, that sometimes the guys I thought I was just having coffee or lunch with as friends thought we were on a date. But in my mind, it wasn’t a date because I was never asked to go out with them. The ladies reading this will know what I’m getting at. …

The Greatest Reward: Conquering Fear with the Ultimate Good

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I’d never seen him so scared. When I first picked him up from his long flight from breeder to us, it didn’t take long to notice that our fluffy Great Pyrenees puppy, Marshmallow, was one of the bravest and most confident dogs we’d ever had. He showed no fear of the airport sounds and noises, our home when we arrived, …

In the Shadow: Facing Death, Loss, and Life without Fear

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I froze at the sharp sound of the cough. His breathing afterward was heavier, slightly labored. These symptoms aren’t yet severe and they still disappear as frequently as they make themselves known. But the signs are gradually increasing—the signs that remind me our precious dog is dying. Faithful readers of the Fear Warrior Blog will remember that one of my …