I hear of a friend’s parent diagnosed with cancer. A reminder. I learn that a woman was attacked in a similar place to where I’m headed. A reminder. My dog, diagnosed with terminal cancer, lets out a painful-sounding cough. A reminder. Someone I care about makes another wrong choice that could lead to disaster. A reminder. We’re all surrounded by …
Smackdown: 3 Tactics to Defeat Your Fears
Jerusha: I’m giving away a print copy of Lynette Eason’s Moving Target to one of you who leaves a comment below! So read on and join the conversation! Whack. Another spider met its end. And so did a little bit of my fear. 2018 has been the year of the spider at my house. Seems like many kinds of spiders got …
The Choice: Beating Fear with Its Own Worst Enemy
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome blogger and inspirational fiction author, Mary Felkins, as my guest today! Please join me in giving her a big FW community welcome! By Mary Felkins I’ve often wondered if maybe my mom made the wrong decision that day when I was in middle school. You see, she’d taken me shopping for some new clothes. After …
The Time Factor: 4 Tips to Beat Your Fears in Times of Stillness and Change
Jerusha: I’m pleased to welcome Kim Wilbanks to the Fear Warrior Blog! Kim is graciously offering one free print copy of the story collection, Seek Shelter, to one of you! To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment below. And please join me in giving Kim a big FW community welcome! By Kim Wilbanks Have you ever noticed how fear …
Words of Life: 4 Steps to Defeating Your Fear
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome back Helene Smith! As a reader of Helene’s excellent blog, I always benefit from her wonderful ideas for making the study and application of Scripture a practical and vital part of our lives. Please join me in welcoming Helene back to the FW Blog! By Helene Smith Fear gets the better of me sometimes. I …
Let Them Fly: How a Parent Can Fearlessly Let Go
Jerusha: I’m so pleased to have Christian romance writer Sandra Ardoin as my guest today! Sandra and I are in a fun little group of story brainstormers, and with her thoughts today, she’s given me much to think about, as usual. She’s also offering a free digital copy of her novel, A Reluctant Melody, to one of you! So join …
For or Against: Finding a Champion to Help You Navigate Life without Fear
Jerusha: Please join me in giving a big welcome back to Dena Netherton! Dena, a fellow romantic suspense author, has shared fear-fighting tips with us before and this time she’s offering a free print edition of her recent release, Haven’s Hope, to one of you who leaves a comment below. So don’t forget to join the conversation! By Dena Netherton …
Fool Me Once, Shame on Me: Finding Relief from Anxiety and Escape from Your Fears
He jogged past the bedrooms and dining room, ending up far away, in the basement. My mom and I shared a look, eyebrows raised. “I wonder why he does that.” I voiced the puzzle we’d been trying to figure out for weeks. Our Bernese Mountain Dog seemed to be going through a period of anxiety and/or discomfort. We were monitoring …
The Best Gift: Receiving Good Gifts without Fear
He wasn’t supposed to be here today. The doctors told us our dog, our beautiful, gentle giant had only three months to live. When we received this diagnosis for our beloved dog this summer, we were devastated. I shared my heart and pain with you in a post here, in which I also shared the overwhelming fears this diagnosis wrought …
Just Do It: Silencing the Voice of Fear to Follow God’s Call
Jerusha: I’m delighted to introduce you to author and musician, Amanda Wen! Please join me in giving her a big Fear Warrior community welcome! By Amanda Wen Hello, everyone! It’s an honor to be here today at the Fear Warrior Blog! Battling fear is a personal passion of mine, and has been a lifelong struggle. I pray my experience can …