Facing Fears Head on

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Renate Reiner

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Resource Publications (CA)
23 January 2026

Biography: religious & spiritual; Christianity; Christian mission & evangelism; Aspects of religion (non-Christian); Coping with death & bereavement

After nearly thirty years as missionaries in Brazil, Renate Reiner and her husband were headed to the USA to begin a new chapter of their lives. They looked forward to becoming part of the administrative staff at their mission agency's headquarters. Renate's husband, Doug, was not feeling well and was admitted to the hospital for several days. The diagnosis was pancreatic cancer. Renate was suddenly launched on the most difficult path she has ever walked. The next year was filled with uncertainty, anxiety, prayer, pleading, and surrender. Doug lost his battle to the disease but gained heaven, which is infinitely better. Renate lost her partner and companion but gained a better understanding of God's love and sovereignty.

The Lord brought Isaiah 43:1-7 to her through two different sources. This prompted her to dig into Scripture and confront her fears. As she recognized, identified, and dealt with each one, she came to understand that promises from God's word are not subject to the circumstances in one's life. Those truths remain constant. The important lessons she learned have brought great comfort and healing, and she was compelled to share them. Renate Reiner hopes they may be an encouragement to others.

By: Renate Reiner
Imprint: Resource Publications (CA)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9798385268207
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 23 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Renate Reiner is a missionary to Brazil with Baptist Mid-Missions. Throughout her career she has taught biblical truth to children, teens, and adults. After her husband's passing, she pursued writing books. She currently works in developing children's Sunday School materials for churches in Brazil and teaches online classes in Christian education to Brazilian seminary students. She has two adult children and two young grandsons.

Reviews for Facing Fears Head on

""It stopped. The most beloved heartbeat in Renate's world was that of her husband Doug, riddled with pancreatic cancer. Formerly missionaries in Brazil, she was now a freshly made widow. Even when kept by God, life can feel scary. Consider Renate's continuing discovery of God's constant guidance as she confronts jagged fears with settled satisfaction in him. If you need to land on your feet, it starts on page one. God can be trusted."" --Susan Utsey, facilitator, Grace for Healing grief support group, Grace Bible Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina ""Renate openly shares her experience of walking alongside her husband as he traversed the valley of the shadow of death. She doesn't discuss the fears, confusion, or loneliness without pointing back to God. She reminds us of Romans 8:28 and verse 29, these verses remind us of the good purpose which God is fulfilling in allowing trials to come into our lives--to conform us to his image. Psalm 119:71, 'It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.'"" --Christine Carmichael, ACBC Counselor, Grace Counseling Ministry ""Renate writes with great clarity and vulnerability. It is a difficult thing to intentionally relive difficult seasons of life--it is something entirely different to invite others down that path with you. Renate has done both poignantly and graciously. Renate vividly illustrates both the darkness of her experience and the brightness of God's promises to his children. This book is sure to help those who are in the midst of their own traumatic seasons, grasping for the courage to face their fears head on."" --Chris Wittlinger, Director, Grace Counseling Ministry ""It stopped. The most beloved heartbeat in Renate's world was that of her husband Doug, riddled with pancreatic cancer. Formerly missionaries in Brazil, she was now a freshly made widow. Even when kept by God, life can feel scary. Consider Renate's continuing discovery of God's constant guidance as she confronts jagged fears with settled satisfaction in him. If you need to land on your feet, it starts on page one. God can be trusted."" --Susan Utsey, facilitator, Grace for Healing grief support group, Grace Bible Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina