Saying goodbye to a loved one leaving for war is a gut-wrenching proposition. But for those of us left behind, their deployment marks the beginning of our battle. And yet, it is possible to find God’s peace in the midst of fear and conquer the terror that lurks in the darkness of doubt. In Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home, parents, spouses and siblings recount their personal journey as God goes before His people during times of spiritual, physical and military warfare. Learn the secret to living a peace-filled life when a loved one leaves for battle. Fight fear; win the war at home.
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Fighting Fear, Winning the War at Home brings hope and comfort to the families left behind when a loved one is deployed. — Gina Holmes, bestselling author of Crossing Oceans and Dry as Rain. Edie Melson, author/editor, presents an honest, helpful book for those with family members serving in the military. She writes from experience and with heart, having faced the fear and anxiety that comes with having a family member overseas. — Alton Gansky, author. Few life events can be more unsettling than sending a loved one off to war. This book captures so vividly the fear, doubts and anxiety that go along with deployment, but more than that, each devotion leaves no doubt as to God's presence with us in the midst of it all.— Ann Tatlock, award-winning novelist. Touches the heart. Nurtures the soul.— Jack Cavanaugh, novelist.
About the Author
Edie is a freelance writer and editor with over 16 years experience in the publishing industry. She’s a prolific writer, publishing over 700 articles in 2010. As a sought after writing instructor, she helps others define and reach their dreams. Edie also serves as Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and Southwest Christian Writers Studio. Married 30 years to husband, Kirk, they have raised three sons.
Edie Melson is a freelance writer and editor with over 16 years experience in the publishing industry. She's a prolific writer, publishing over 700 articles in 2010. She also has a popular writing blog, The Write Conversation and is a frequent contributor to many others. In keeping up with the leading edge of all things digital Edie has become known as one of the go-to experts on Twitter, Facebook, and social media for writers wanting to learn how to plug in. Her bestselling eBook on this subject, Social Media Marketing for Writers, is available on Kindle and Nook.
As a sought after writing instructor, her heart to help others define and reach their dreams has connected her with writers all over the country. She also speaks at numerous ministry events around the country and around the world. Whether it's a conference of hundreds or a small retreat, Edie forges connections, sharing her faith in a humble and heart-felt way.
Fighting Fear, Winning the War at Home, is Edie's latest project. This devotional book for those with family members in the military will debut on Veterans Day, 2011.
Having a son at war was not something Edie Melson ever thought she'd have to face. But that was exactly what happened when her oldest announced he was bypassing college and enlisting in the Marine Corps.
Edie understands what it is to face adversity and come out triumphant on the other side. Her years as a wife, mother and ministry leader have given her a unique perspective to reach out to others facing the same struggles. As a full-time writer, she's always concentrated on telling the stories of others. In this book, she continues with those stories, but also shares her own challenges and the way God gave her the strength to endure.
She's a member of numerous civic and professional organizations, including the Blue Star Mothers of America, the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, The Christian Pen, The Christian Writer's View I and American Christian Fiction Writers. She's the co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and Southwest Christian Writers Studio, as well as a popular faculty member at numerous others. Edie is also the Assistant Acquisitions Editor for ChristianDevotions.us. She's also an assistant copy editor for the Voices E-zine, a publication of My Book Therapy and a part of the My Book Therapy Special Teams Blog and The Social Media Coach for the My Book Therapy Core Team www.mybooktherapy.com.
Married 30 years to her high school sweetheart, Kirk, they have raised three sons.
Only those who've sent a loved one off to war can truly understand the fear, confusion, and battle that take place on the home front. In "Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for Battle," author Edie Melson poignantly paints a picture of the internal war between fear and peace, weakness and strength, doubt and faith. With devotions from Edie's own experiences, as well as contributions from others who've walked similar paths, this book is a must-read for every loved one left behind...holding down the fort at home.
"Fighting Fear" is as it says... fighting fear. This book at first glance seems to address families/friends with traditional soldiers facing battles in other countries. But in actuality, its an incredible book for anyone... as we are all soldiers on a fierce spiritual battlefield. Melson writes with frankness, truth and boldness as she weaves the reality of battles and fears we all face, whether traditionally or spiritually, and shares how to combat it with faith, courage and trust.
As a mom from a recently made, first-generation military family, I hung on every word of this easy to read book that walks one through the ins and outs of those military families that went before us. Nothing can replace the experience and comfort these forerunners bring to the table to those that need the understanding and encouragement for such a time as this.
