Books & Writing Published & Upcoming Stories of Faith, Hope & Legacy
Published Work Empowering the Warrior Within
Using the Word to Win the War on Anxiety – For readers seeking to loosen the power of anxiety from a Christian perspective, Empowering the Warrior Within brings together practical strategies, Scripture, personal experience, and principles grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The book grew from the work of Rex Briggs and his original workbook, From Anxiety to Empowerment (2016), which was used in clinical practice for four decades. Debra Skibsted and Annette Faith Bifulco later took up the task of updating and rewriting the material from a faith-centered perspective, adding Scripture, biblical insight, personal experience, and updated references.
The resulting guide includes practical strategies and exercises for individual or group study. It continues the vision and work of Rex Briggs while offering readers a source of hope for the future and a guide toward living each day with greater peace and inner strength.
The Companion Field Journal
The companion Field Journal is designed to help readers work more deeply through the material. It adds chapter-based exercises, Scripture, guided reflection, and space to record thoughts and discoveries along the way.
How the Book Began
Debra’s connection to the project began through her own experience with the program and her relationship with Annette “Annie” Faith Bifulco. What began as a personal journey eventually became an opportunity to help continue and expand the work Rex Briggs had developed.
That collaboration became Debra’s first published work and helped open the door to the broader writing she continues today—stories rooted in faith, family, hope, and the lessons we carry from one generation to the next.
Coming Soon Legacy Stories
Family & Legacy Stories Worth Carrying Forward - Much of Debra's upcoming writing grows from her own family history. She is the granddaughter of Anna Skibsted, an immigrant from Czechoslovakia whose faith, courage, and perseverance left a lasting impression on the generations that followed.
Debra's grandmother immigrated from Czechoslovakia in the 1920s, and many of Debra's childhood summers were spent on her grandparents' farm. Those years taught her about hard work, resilience, simplicity, family, faith, and appreciating what you have.
Those memories continue to inspire stories written for her grandchildren, family-inspired recipes and a cookbook, along with reflections on faith, tradition, family life, and the wisdom found in everyday moments.
Through these stories and reflections, Debra hopes to preserve memories, share timeless values, and encourage others to hold onto their own family history before it is lost.
Upcoming Titles
- Hazels Anna
- Nixons Anna
- Anna’s Cooking Cookbook
