by Valerie Murray | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
One of the works of the Holy Spirit is to guide and direct us. Check out the first two ways the Holy Spirit guides us in this post. I wish I could type God’s will as my destination in Google Maps and print the turn-by-turn directions so I can study them before...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
People all over the world prayed for missionary Andrew Brunson’s freedom. When I saw he had written a book about his two-year captivity in Turkish prisons, I knew I wanted to read it. God’s Hostage: A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 23, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
I grew up singing hymns at church. I joined the high school choir and loved learning the words to many classic songs. The lyrics voice my deep yearning to be close to God. I’ve always wondered what led songwriters to pen such soulful words. Stories behind the Songs...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 17, 2019 | Blog, Christmas, Faith |
I’m reading through the Bible in my small group. I bought this beautiful soft-leather journal Bible so I could write notes as I studied. There’s a single column on the right side of each page. I love this Bible! I’m also a fan of these...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
The next three posts in the Empowered Series will reference six points about how the Holy Spirit reveals truth as mentioned in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology. We’ll explore how the Holy Spirit revealed himself in scripture so that we can better understand how God...
Hello there! I'm Valerie, a mom of four and wife of 27 years. My writing inspires others to cultivate courageous faith and find solace in trusting God, especially in moments of fear and uncertainty. Join me on this adventure as we explore the beauty of trusting God when we are afraid. 
