Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence [Paperback]

Elyse Fitzpatrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2001

Elyse Fitzpatrick, coauthor of Women Helping Women (a Gold Medallion Finalist), offers practical advice for conquering the paralyzing emotions many women encounter as they battle difficult, often overwhelming concerns about rebellious children, problems in the workplace or home, health issues, financial difficulties, and more.

In the Bible, God gives guidance and offers the true solution to our anxieties and fears. Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety accesses this information to help women—

• Identify the source of fear, worry, and anxiety
• Transform fearful thoughts into peaceful confidence
• Discover specific strategies for overcoming anxiety

Women will find comfort and encouragement through real–life examples of how others, including Elyse, cast their cares upon God and experience His strength and love.

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About the Author

Elyse Fitzpatrick is the head of Women Helping Women Ministries and holds an MA in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored more than a dozen books, including Love to Eat, Hate to Eat. She and her husband, Phil, have three grown children as well as grandchildren.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (September 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736905898
• ISBN-13: 978-0736905893
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elyse Fitzpatrick was born in 1950, but more significantly, was re-born by God's grace in 1971. She married Phillip Fitzpatrick and set about raising their children while completing her BA in Theology.
In 1986, sensing a distinct calling to disciple and counsel other Christian women, she began training in biblical counseling with The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. She became a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors in 1991 and earned a Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary in 1997. Then in 1998, her first book, "Women Helping Women", was released, winning a Gold Medallion Finalist Award.
Since that time, Elyse has written 12 books aimed at encouraging, enlightening and comforting her sisters and brothers in their Christian walk. In recent years she's become convinced of the centrality and relevance of the Gospel message to every area of life and has found renewed zeal and joy in the ancient (and perhaps all-too-familiar) message: Jesus Christ died to save sinners! He rose again for our justification!
Elyse lives with her dear husband, Phil, and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (Tanner and Rosie). Her children (and their wonderful spouses) have presented her with 6 delightful grandchildren: Wesley, Hayden, Eowyn, Allie, Gabriel and Colin -- her darlings. She loves the Southern California lifestyle -- riding bikes (and attending classes at Westminster Theological Seminary) all winter and riding waves all summer. She attends Valley Center Community Church where you can find her nearly every Sunday morning rejoicing in the grace that transformed her life so many years ago.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, truly Christian way to handle anxiety, November 14, 2006

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J. C. Islam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence (Paperback)

There is a lot of fluff and junk out in the Christian publishing world and I have read too much of it. This, however, is a well written, Biblical and truly helpful book for those who suffer from fear, worry and anxiety. I have recommended it many times and donated it to my local church library.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have read this Front to Back a Few Times - It's Just That Good, September 9, 2008

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Restored through Christ "Romans 8:28" (Metro Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence (Paperback)

I have read this book front to back a few times. It is such a comfort and helps me truly put things in prospective. I am a person whom has had to overcome much of this - my husband was in bondage to sexual sin - and I had to learn to put my trust first in the Lord. MY husband, Praise God found Victory. It really helped me to stop asking so many what if questions? why questions? Thank you Elyse for writing this book for me =)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, February 16, 2009

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C. Daniel (Newfane, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence (Paperback)

Very well written, eye opening book. Highly recommended for anyone struggling w/ an anxiety/panic disorder. A big step towards recovery is "letting go". This book clearly explains why you need to do so & how to go about it from a Christian perspective.