Jerusha: I’m thrilled to welcome back my dear friend and fellow author, Emily Conrad! Emily is giving away one free digital copy of her novel, Justice, to one of you. Leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Emily Conrad I sometimes wonder what Jesus would say to me if I were to speak with Him in person. …
What If I Fall? 2 Steps to Beat Your Fear of Failure
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 …
In Harm’s Way: Fighting Fear When Tragedy Strikes
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 …
More than Mundane: Conquering Fear of Insignificance
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 …
A Discouraging Word: How to Fearlessly Overcome Criticism without a Thick Skin
She stopped writing that day. I’ve seen it happen more than once. A writer attends a conference, maybe for the first time, and instead of being encouraged by the experience, they come away disheartened. In the worst cases, like the one I’m reflecting on now, they leave with the decision to quit writing altogether. Such a severe response to criticism, …