by Valerie Murray | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Family |
Division and conflict among Christians and in the church can be heartbreaking and confusing. I’m saddened when I see brothers and sisters in Christ fight over denominational differences, losing sight of our common ground—our salvation, based on God’s grace towards us...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
A Different Kind of Love Story by Landra Young Hughes helps readers discover how God’s love can help them embrace their identity and worth. “Before anything else you are loved. Unconditionally. Not when you are good. Not when you obey. Not when you follow the rules....
by Valerie Murray | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
Managing Worry and Anxiety by therapist Jean Holthaus helps readers understand the psychological and spiritual aspects involved in anxiety and offers practical skills to help manage anxiety. The first part of the book focuses on the many components that influence and...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
How the Holy Spirit Teaches and Illumines When I started this blog five years ago, I discovered a newfound joy in studying scripture. When I write a post, I do my best to make sure I’m interpreting scripture with accuracy. Since I’m not a Ph.D. and don’t...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Disappointment swept over me like a tidal wave when I read the rejection letter. Waves of doubt crashed into my faith as I recalled the confirmation God had given me for this book I’ve been researching for five years— encouragement that lead me to believe in a certain...