Interview, Book Review, and Give-away: Fear and Faith by Trillia Newbell

This review was super fun for me because I got to ask Trillia Newbell some questions about the book. I love when you get to hear straight from the author so this is what she had to say.

Interview

Q-What was the inspiration for writing a book on the topic of fear?

A-I wrote Fear and Faith because I know what it’s like to struggle with paralyzing fear and I knew that I wasn’t alone. I wanted to write it so that women would also know that they are not alone. Fear is incredibly common. I’ve also experienced the power of the gospel that helps me fight that fear with faith. Through my struggles, I’ve gotten to know God more deeply and I also wanted to share how the Lord has met me.

Q-What is the most challenging thing personally for you when you are in the midst of fear?

A-The most challenging thing for me when I am fearful is simply to believe the truth. I think fear is ultimately rooted in unbelief.  When we are fearful we question God’s wisdom and goodness, for example. So, for me I have to fight to believe that the God of the Bible is who he says he is. He always proves to be faithful.

Q-Practically how would you encourage readers who feel like their lives are stuck in the throes of fear?
A:

1)      Be honest or transparent to God: You don’t have to hide this fear. God has grace for you to fight and he is not surprised by your fear. Go to him and confess your fear. God’s word says that if we confess our sin, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to purify us (1 John 1:9). Run to the throne of grace and receive help in your time of need.

2)      Be honest or transparent to a friend: I am thankful to have a good community (a great local church) where I can go and share my fears and struggles. Find a trusted friend who can help point you to the truth in God’s word.

3)      Preach to yourself more than you listen: Preach the gospel to yourself. Remind yourself of the truth in the Scriptures. Remind yourself of the character of God. Sometimes getting out of your head helps.

Book Review:
Just being completely transparent here, fear probably has to be the biggest issue of my sin struggle on this earth. If it is not in one area, it just creeps back up in another and the most wonderful thing about a fear battle is that you do not have to fight alone. This book helps the reader see this.

The next best thing in considering a fear battle is knowing there is hope! The author conveys the hope of Christ through the good news of the gospel all throughout. She uses great practical examples of fears in various areas that most women struggle with from time to time.

The author is such a sweet spirit (I have heard her talk before and her speaking is as authentic as her writing) who makes a tougher topic of sin struggle easy to digest. She walks you through this book in such a welcoming and loving way you will not want to put it down. It is definitely worth your time.

I personally was challenged and have grown from reading it and that is what I consider makes a book good and worth your time to read so this is a win. I hope you take the time to read it too!

Give-Away
You can get a chance now because you could win this book! Just leave a comment of a fear struggle you have and I will randomly draw a winner.

You can purchase a copy from Amazon here.

I received a copy of this book free of charge from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.