Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce to you my friend and fellow author, Rebecca Ondov! Rebecca is offering a free print copy of her inspirational nonfiction book, Great Horse Stories, to one of you! So read on and leave a comment below for your chance to win! By Rebecca Ondov It was pitch black when I jolted awake, sitting straight up …
Empowered: The Truth that Can Make You Fearless
Jerusha: I’m so delighted to introduce you to author and photographer Heidi Jones! I know you’ll love her as much as I do and be empowered by her true story of victory over fear. In honor of Heidi’s visit to the FW Blog, I’m giving away a print copy of Rachel Dylan’s legal thriller, Deadly Proof, to one of you! …
The Best Therapy: 4 Therapeutic Tips for Battling Your Fears
He was destined to be a therapy dog. When my family decided to get a puppy, we had one goal—find a pup that would grow into a dog I could use for animal-assisted therapy work. God gave me a heart for the positive impact that dogs can have on people in need, and I couldn’t wait to volunteer for such …
Fear Warrior Friends: A Chat with Dani Pettrey on Suspense Tales, Scooby-Doo, and Fighting Fear
Jerusha: I’m so thrilled to chat with bestselling romantic suspense author, Dani Pettrey! I’ve been able to meet Dani several times in person, and she’s a wonderful lady that I know you’ll love to hang out with today, too. To top off the excitement, Dani is giving away one free copy of her latest release, The Killing Tide, to a …
Fear in the Night: Silencing the Anxiety that Keeps You Awake
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to introduce you to Angela Mills, a new friend I had the pleasure of meeting at a writer’s retreat this spring. Angela is offering a signed print copy of her nonfiction book, Bless Your Husband, to one of you! Leave a comment after Angela’s encouraging post to enter the giveaway! By Angela Mills It’s been a …
Looking for Light: 4 Ways to Escape the Darkness of Fear
Jerusha: I had the pleasure of meeting Ginger Harrington in person this year and am thrilled to now introduce her to you! Ginger is giving away a print copy of her nonfiction book, Holy in the Moment, to one of you! So read on and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway! By Ginger Harrington I walk into my …
Amazing Things: Defeating Fear and Pessimism with Guaranteed Good
I smiled as I read the simple phrase printed on the pen my writing friend gave me: Amazing things will happen. My two writing buddies who had traveled with me to a conference that July knew the significance of those words. I was going to meet with my dream agent at the conference. The agent and I had been in …
Loving Lies: The Truth about Courage and Fear that Sets You Free
Many people believe there is no courage without fear. They say fear is healthy—a natural instinct meant to protect you by signaling danger. And here’s another one I’ve heard a lot: There’s nothing wrong with being afraid; what you do when you’re afraid is the only thing that matters. Sound familiar? You’ve probably heard these statements or their cousins your …
My Greatest Enemy: Beating Fear When You Have a Prodigal
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. …
Stop, Drop, and Roll: 3 Steps to Extinguish Your Fear
As I pulled into the parking lot of my destination, I still couldn’t shake my nerves. I hadn’t felt like that for weeks. When I had first started co-teaching a Bible study with some other ladies from my church, I had anxiety every time. But, diagnosing the source of my fears, prayer, and the Lord’s faithfulness had dimmed those nerves …