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 |
ave 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...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage |
Where do you find your peace? I’ve asked myself this question and realized I’ve spent far too much time seeking peace in the wrong place. You see, I made the mistake of thinking that if my marriage was at peace then I would be at peace. We all want our marriages to...
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. 
