Jerusha: I’m excited to have my filmmaker friend, Evan Atwood, visit us today! Please join me in giving him a big FW community welcome and be sure to read after the post about how you can be involved in his latest film project! By Evan Atwood “You’re a failure.” It’s true. I am… “You might as well sin all the …
Unmasked: How to Slay Perfectionism and Its Fears
Jerusha: I’m so happy to welcome my dear friend Emily Conrad back to the FW Blog! This time, Emily is sharing some super exciting news–the release of her debut novel, Justice! I had the privilege to preview this Christian women’s fiction romance and, believe me, you will want to get your own copy! To celebrate, Emily is giving away a …
Look Back at Me: finding courage from the past to face your future
Jerusha: I’m so excited to have Christian fiction author Amanda Dykes as my guest today! I met Amanda online and then found out she’s just as sweet in person when we met face-to-face at a conference last year. And now (see movie mention below), I learned we even share a favorite movie! Join me in giving this special lady a …
Loves Me, Loves Me Not: Valentine’s Day and the Fear It Brings
I never expected it, but it arrived in the mail every year, for Valentine’s Day. When I was young, my grandpa sent me my very own heart-shaped box of chocolates for the holiday, including a Valentine’s greeting card conveying his love for me. I should’ve just received the gift with gratefulness, but instead I was disturbed. You see, he never …
The Battles of 2017: Top 5 Fear Warrior Posts that Made Us Conquerors
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 …
Fear Warrior Friends: A Chat with Michelle Griep on Fear, Stress, and Christmas
Jerusha: What a treat that I get to chat with Michelle Griep today! Always so much fun to talk to, Michelle is the author of historical and mystery romance novels. Her latest, and my favorite, is 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, a charming novella full of Dickensian wit, mystery, and romance. Michelle’s offering a free copy (print or digital) to …
Ambushed by Fear: The Caregiver’s Battle with Doubt and Grief
Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to suspense author Lynn Horton! I had the great pleasure of meeting Lynn at a conference this year, where we became fast friends. As many of us miss our deceased loved ones all the more during the holiday season, I couldn’t think of anyone better to walk us through that pain than Lynn, an …
My Home for the Holidays: Conquering Your Hospitality Fears
Jerusha: I’m honored to host hospitality expert and encourager, Sue Moore Donaldson, today! Especially since she’s offering a convicting message about hospitality, please join me in giving Sue a big Fear Warrior community welcome! By Sue Moore Donaldson “The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed” – Hudson Taylor One night …
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 …