On the Other Side of Fear. Hallie Lord

      I think all women struggle with fear on some level. We lose that carefree part of our spirit as we realize how precious and fragile life can be. With her relatable, humorous, and warm writing style, Hallie Lord manages to encourage, challenge, and, most importantly, make you feel normal. Pick this book up today and get ready for a fun ride. You will find yourself nodding your head, laughing out loud, and breathing a big sigh of relief that it’s all going to be okay.

      — Melanie Shankle, New York Times best-selling author of Nobody’s Cuter Than You

      The deeply personal stories Hallie Lord shares are humorous, fun, and delightful — yet packed with jaw-dropping insights. It is not an exaggeration to say that this book will change your life.

      — Jennifer Fulwiler, SiriusXM radio host and bestselling author of Something Other than God

      Hallie Lord is a gifted and graceful writer whose wisdom is hard-won — and all the more compelling as a result. For women struggling to replace fear with faith, this intimate, funny, and poignant account of Hallie’s own struggle offers a road map toward peace, from an author who feels like a friend.

      — Colleen Carroll Campbell, journalist, former presidential speechwriter, and author of My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir and The New Faithful: Why Young Adults Are Embracing Christian Orthodoxy

      Jesus said, “Be not afraid.” St. John Paul II said, “Be not afraid.” But I’m afraid to say … I still have lots of fears in life. After reading this book, Hallie Lord will be the third voice in my head reminding me to “be not afraid” and to trust in God. Thanks Jesus, JPII, and Hallie!

      — Lino Rulli, host of The Catholic Guy show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio

      Hallie Lord goes toe-to-toe with fear and provides a witty and fearless response in the face of such challenges today. On the Other Side of Fear: How I Found Peace is a remarkably truthful book that not only encourages us but also illuminates the sources behind many fears today in order to root them out and live fearlessly in and with Christ.

      — Leah Darrow, author of Decent Exposure and former model on America’s Next Top Model

      In a culture awash (and adrift) in marginally helpful self-help books, Hallie Lord truly has launched into the deep with this worthy book. It brims with practical advice and gracious personal encouragement for all who (like all of us) struggle at times with fear and discouragement.

      — Patrick Madrid, radio host

      “Do not fear; only believe” (Lk 8:50). When we hear these words of Jesus, we may well reply, “Yes, Lord — but how?” In this wise and witty book, Hallie Lord offers penetrating, practical insights from years of struggle with fear in its various forms. In the end, her personal victories over anxiety powerfully illustrate the biblical truth that “there is no fear in love” (1 Jn 4:18).

      — Paul Thigpen, author of Manual for Spiritual Warfare

      The Bible is filled with encouragement to not be afraid. It’s the first command of every angel and the first words spoken by Jesus on Easter. Yet how hard it is! In this wonderfully uplifting book, Hallie Lord shows us how to tap into the strong confidence of faith to conquer our daily concerns. She doesn’t ignore fear, which can never be banished, but confronts it and reveals how we can loosen its grip. Vulnerable, poignant, and inspiring, this is the book you need if you’ve ever been worried or unsure about life.

      — Brandon Vogt, author of Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church

       On the Other Side of Fear

       How I Found Peace

      On the Other Side of Fear

      How I Found Peace

      Hallie Lord

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      Scripture quotations are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible — Second Catholic Edition (Ignatius Edition), copyright © 2006 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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      ISBN: 978-1-61278-966-8 (Inventory No. T1730)

      eISBN: 978-1-61278-972-9

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      To Dan, who kept telling me that we had nothing to fear — even if we ended up living under a bridge — because we have each other and because God will never abandon us. I laughed, but now I believe. Thank you, my love.

      And to my Opa, who taught me the value of courage every time he challenged me to undertake a Feat of Bravery. I miss you.

      What if I fall?

      Oh, but my darling,

      what if you fly?

      — e.h.

      Contents

       Introduction

       Chapter One

       Champagne Flutes

       Chapter Two

       Trail Mix

       Chapter Three

       Spark

       Chapter Four

       Home

       Chapter Five

       Blue Lines