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I leaned forward and tried to breathe normally, hoping the air might somehow stop the panic that mixed with adrenaline in my stomach and crawled out to my fingers to make them tremble. I’d been doing so well leading up to the presentation, my first public speaking engagement. The talk I was about to give was called Fear Warrior Boot …
I never expected it, but it arrived in the mail every year, for Valentine’s Day. When I was young, my grandpa sent me my very own heart-shaped box of chocolates for the holiday, including a Valentine’s greeting card conveying his love for me. I should’ve just received the gift with gratefulness, but instead I was disturbed. You see, he never …
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 …
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome back my long-time friend and fellow author, Marie Wells Coutu! Marie is offering a free digital copy of her contemporary novel, Thirsting for More, to one of you! Simply leave a comment below for your chance to win. By Marie Wells Coutu It was a large gathering of employees that included many important people—people who …
It’s the time of year when most of us look to the future, planning and hoping for the New Year of 2019. But if you’re at all prone to worry or other forms of fear, looking ahead to the future can be downright frightening. I think that’s part of the reason why God tells us not to focus so far …
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 …
She walked out of the appointment with a smile on her face. I caught her in the hallway, relieved to see the smile. “How did it go?” “Really well.” Her eyebrows lifted with her voice, as if nothing could have surprised her more. “She said she wants to see the full manuscript.” I rejoiced with my friend over this good …
