Nearly 500 people entered our contest this week (via comments and our newsletter) to win a copy of Scared by Tom Davis, a custom journal, and a pound of Saints Coffee. We selected (using www.random.org) and notified our winners, and the lucky readers are:
Grand Prize Winner: Jay Davis
Second Place Winner: Leslie Shelley
Third Place Winner: Jennifer Dean
Thanks to all who participated, but don’t be discouraged if you didn’t win. We’re running another wonderful contest this week for Jenny B. Jones novel, Just Between You and Me. Make sure you come back and toss your name in the hat because you won’t want to miss the chance to win this grand prize!
Also, do you secretly desire to write a novel? Perhaps you’ve got one tucked away on your hard drive and wonder what to do next? Well, the lovely ladies at our sister blog, Novel Matters, are hosting a contest called Audience With An Agent where you can submit a portion of your novel and possibly get your writing in front of acclaimed literary agent Janet Grant. If writing is your dream, don’t miss this chance to take another step on the journey to publication.
And finally, thank you for a wonderful week here at She Reads. It’s an honor to serve you.
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I so enjoyed the entry about sitting on the plane.
Funny and she made me think about how I let fear control my thinking, which controls how I can bless others. Too wrapped up in fear of inadequacy, fear of the financial disaster, fear of taking a true stand for Jesus (I might tick off my neighbors). Fear is not from God. I need this reminder. Thank you for this blessing.
Jenny – you are one in a million (laughs, that is!) I understand your fears, we all have them. I am fearful that I will never find another true love of my life to grow old with. I am twice divorced, dated the same man for 4 years, and had him tell me suddenly “I can’t marry you!” . I am just now (after 5 months) beginning to date again, and it is a scary experience. Bless all you women who have loving husbands – give them lots of love this year & beyond!
God is my stronghold – I know he is there when noone else is. Would love to read your books!
My fear is loosing control. And although God’s been working on me, I still have a long way to go. I am now afraid of starting new things or taking on responsibilities for fear of going overboard. It is ironic when I think about it, because I’m the person who is quick to tell others: “do not be afraid, let go, God is in control, trust God, you can do it”. Thanks for this ministry. It’s been a great help encouraging and motivating me as I continue on this exciting journey following my Savior.
I love reading Proverbs31 devotionals. That is how I get some quiet time with God. I can relate to fears so much. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago. I allowed fear from enjoying my life. Then oneday I just got tired of Satan’s lies and began to live again. I still struggle with going to drs appointments for myself for fear of what might be found. Infact I am overdue for an eye exam right now. My fear is compounded because glaucoma is hereditary in my family. My teenager has been sick with a chronic cough for a couple of weeks now, that instead of letting fear creep in I have been fighting with the doctors as to what is the cause. I know that God has a purpose and a plan for my family as God word says in Jeremiah 29:11. He also says in 3John that HE desires for us to prosper in All things and in health ! In Ephesians HE says that HE is able to do exceedingly above all that we can ask or think. So, even with that knowledge my that still doesn’t mean aren’t real. I just have to keep reading and embedding HIS word in my life everyday.
I enjoyed reading your post! I think I have a fear of success. I used to think it was just a fear of the phone (call reluctance) but I now think it goes much deeper. I’d love to win this book! Please enter me. Blessings!
Ya’ know, maybe one of the most important things to get from this, is that we aren’t the only one with fears and that we all need to rely on and trust God. It is so easy to caught up in our own little worlds and let our fears grow to monstrous proportions. Trusting God and reaching out to those around you (who may be facing worse demons than you) is often the first step to conquering fear. I face quite a few fears that threaten to send me crawling not under the covers but under the bed. Prayer is frequently the only thing that gets me out from under that bed. Can’t wait to read the book and learn more about confronting and conquering!
Love the excerpt from your book! I can totally relate to your fears and the way you put it into words! Made me feel good to know, I’m not alone, I’m not the only one! lol
Even if I don’t win, I am sure to save up my pennies and get the book! The last few years it seems like my entire exsistance is based on my irrational fears! At least I can recongize that they are irrational; yet it is hard to get outside of my own mind! My fears range from the typical fear of flying, to failing, to loosing everything! Life is scary but at least at the end of the day I know the Lord is by my side and even if for just a moment I can escape my own thoughts and let God take over I can rest easy for a good night’s rest… God Bless you!
I was talking to the Lord this morning about all the fear in my life and then I opened up your devotional. What a blessing. Looking forward to reading your book when I’m finished with my current one. I also love to use humor in my writing and ministry – and love to entertain. Will you please be my new BFF???
fear is something I deal with ( fear of rejection is a big one, fear of inadequecy, fear of others laughing at me…) and oh how I desire to draw nearer to God.
I love to read. and to read fiction I like it to be something I can learn from.
thank you for the great devotionals.
Thank you for the giggles today! I’m excited to get to know Jenny through her writing – the healing power of humor is amazing. I personally have a fear of financial hardship. For most of my adult life the Lord has been placing several requests on my heart to trust Him with our finances. It wasn’t until last June when I got pregnant and lost my job that I started taking Him seriously. The struggle with my fear has been a journey, some days are better than others, but I continue to grow with His help.
love your writing and the honesty in it. continue doing what you do you are so very appreciated for what you do.
God bless always
loved the devotional. We have a bookclub at church so I’m always looking for new Christian books to read.
this sounds like the perfect book! I would like to start a book club at my church and this sounds like a great start!!! And I haven’t laughed so hard in a while as I did at the plane excerpt! Thank you! God Bless! ~Kathy
I enjoyed reading your post! Stepping out on faith is scary . . . As I have gotten older and started a family it seems scarier still. We all have dreams. Hearing about you overcoming your fears, and God blessing your step of faith is inspiring. I hope I can one day say the same. Thank you!