The Better Yes: Beating Your Fear of Missing Out

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author, Kristen Hogrefe, back to the FW Blog! She’s giving away one free digital copy of her dystopian novel, The Revisionary, to one of you. So read on and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! by Kristen Hogrefe Have you ever had to pass up a good opportunity? Maybe …

An Imperfect Life: Beating Perfectionist Fears with the Perfect Power

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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 …

What If I Fall? 2 Steps to Beat Your Fear of Failure

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A teen girl steps up to the microphone. Her family and friends watch, waiting for the moment when she’ll open her mouth and wow the judges. They all know she has the talent to achieve success with her singing voice. But as she looks out at the audience, her eyes go wide. She freezes. This scene is a familiar one …

Don’t Watch: 3 Tips to Beat Your Fear of Embarrassment

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I chuckled at the funny story my friend told me, a story of being in a new situation and saying something that unintentionally garnered laughter at her expense. My friend told me this story for a laugh, but then she admitted she wasn’t ready to laugh at it yet herself. I could relate. In fact, I don’t think I’m ever …

Immanuel: How to Have a Joyful and Fearless Christmas When All Is Not Well

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Christmastime is here. It’s the season of joy, love, hope, and peace. Yet, the tough things in life don’t always seem to get the holiday memo. Trials and suffering don’t often take Christmas vacation. And neither does the fear of such hardships. We see them on the horizon, or we fear our already ongoing trouble getting worse. Something about the …

It’s All about Letting Go, Charlie Brown: Christmas and Your fear of Imperfection

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Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome Christian author, Heidi Chiavaroli, to the FW Blog today! Heidi is offering a free print copy of Freedom’s Ring (her time-slip novel that just brought home a Carol Award) to one of you! To enter the giveaway, simply read her inspiring post and leave a comment below. By Heidi Chiavaroli Christmas was a near magical …

Unmasked: How to Slay Perfectionism and Its Fears

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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 …