When in Doubt: Silencing Doubt to Conquer Your Fear

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. …

Stop, Drop, and Roll: 3 Steps to Extinguish Your Fear

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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 …