by Valerie Murray | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage |
Has anyone ever misjudged your actions and intentions? Feeling misunderstood can be painful! I’m afraid of being misunderstood by my fellow brothers/sisters in Christ. I often feel like I’m on high alert, being careful with everything I say and do to...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family, Parenting |
“The middle is the place where our lives really live. This is the place where we have grown into the shapes of our souls even as we might have outgrown the shapes of our jeans.” I’m smack dab in the middle stage with four busy kids ages eight to fifteen. The gas tank...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
The title of this book captured my attention: I’m Possible: Jumping into Fear and Discovering a Life of Purpose. The author, Jeremy Cowart was named the “Most Influential Photographer On The Internet” by Huffington Post in 2014. This book tells the story of how...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews |
I’m headed to Hawaii this summer and I couldn’t resist ordering Devotions from the Beach: 100 Devotions to take along with me. This devotional is well-made with a hard-bound cover. The beautiful coastal photos inside make you feel like you’re looking at the ocean!...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog, Faith |
My 5-year-old loves me to pray for her every night. “Mom, are you going to pray for me?”I’ll be honest. Sometimes she’s gotten into so much mischief during the day that by the time bedtime rolls around I don’t always feel like praying. So one night I asked her if she...
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. 
