by Valerie Murray | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
During the opening session at the West Coast Christian Writers Conference, we were asked to stand up and say to the person next to us, “I am a writer.” It was then I realized I wasn’t the only one who struggled to call myself a writer. Almost everyone I met battled...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 20, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
**This post contains affiliate links. I ran to my mailbox when I saw pictures of my friends holding a journal and a manifesto they received from hope*WRITERS. I wasn’t sure if all members received the gift, but of course, we did. Why I love hope*WRITERS! The hosts,...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 18, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
In True You: Letting Go of Your False Self to Uncover the Person God Created, Michelle DeRusha prunes open her soul through quiet reflection and discovers a deeper relationship with God. She comes to peace with her authentic self and learns to embrace her unique...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 14, 2019 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
When Amber Garza’s health continued to decline, she began to spiral into a life of fear, depression and anxiety. After enduring unexplained illness for a year, gallbladder surgery and then a C-Diff infection, she felt like she was going to die. Amber’s memoir, Peace...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 4, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews |
Sandi Patty’s singing has comforted me during some of the most painful times in my life. When I saw she’d written a memoir—The Voice: Listening for God’s Voice and Finding Your Own, I was excited to read about her life. During the peak of Sandi Patty’s career, when...
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. 
