My Greatest Enemy: Beating Fear When You Have a Prodigal

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome Andrea Merrell back to the FW Blog! She’s giving away a print copy of her nonfiction book, Praying for the Prodigal, to one of you! Simply leave a comment below to enter the giveaway. By Andrea Merrell Blue lights flashed as I made my way to the drive-thru line at a local fast-food restaurant. …

Anger’s Best Kept Secret: The Surprising Relationship Between Fear and Anger

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The scene is a familiar one, whether you were the child or the parent. A kid disappears, the parent becomes frantic, and, when the child is found at last, the parent reacts something like this: “I’ve told you a thousand times not to (insert causal behavior here). You scared me to death!” That response, of course, is delivered in a …

Fearless Legacy: Leading Others to Choose Faith Over Fear

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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

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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 …

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 …

Deliverance: How You Can Have Freedom from Fear

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Jerusha: I’m so pleased to welcome Andrea Merrell as my guest today! I had the pleasure of meeting Andrea at a writers conference last year and found her to be a wise and encouraging soul. She’s sharing that wisdom with us today, along with offering a giveaway of her nonfiction book on marriage. Leave a comment below for a chance …

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 …

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 …

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Surrender: The Surprising Way to Fear Less

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome Stacey Weeks to the FW Blog! Stacey is the author of the fear-fighting book, Glorious Surrender. Please join me in giving this sister Fear Warrior a big FW community welcome! By Stacey Weeks Fear manifests in many ways. For some, it comes in sweaty hot flashes or uncontrollable trembling. Heartbeats race, chests tighten, and butterflies …

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The Steepest Path: A Single Parent’s Choice of Faith vs. Fear

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Jerusha: I’m excited to welcome Dorina Lazo Gilmore to the FW Blog today! In her books and on her own blog, Dorina writes about chasing glory through everyday sorrows, struggles, and triumphs. Dorina is graciously giving away one print copy of her Bible study, Glory Chasers! Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win. And please join me …