by Valerie Murray | Nov 4, 2016 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family |
Rust-colored leaves scatter from the trees, layering the ground with hues of orange, yellow and brown. The crisp, autumn breeze mingles with the aroma of a crackling fireplace. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, college football and crockpot recipes are all reminders that fall is...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
What do you do with your one broken heart? This is the question Ann Voskamp asks that weighs heavy on my thoughts as I turn every page in this powerful, thought-provoking book, The Broken Way. From my tear-stained pages of the first chapter, it is not until the last,...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 18, 2016 | Book Reviews |
After recently reading Chuck Swindoll’s Studying the Scriptures, I was interested in learning the context and definitions surrounding some of my favorite verses in the Bible. I was excited to receive the NKJV Word Study Bible. This Bible has a nice simple...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Has your world ever been shaken, your plans and dreams left shattered, leaving you confused and discouraged? After 6 years of infertility, the day after rejoicing over the miracle of my first positive pregnancy, the doctor told me the words that would shatter my...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 30, 2016 | Blog, Faith, Health and Fitness |
Every Friday, I drag myself to the gym and stand in line for the most intense workout of my week—cycle class. It’s here that I know I’ll be pushed to my limits. I feel like I’m literally going to die or fall off my bike because my heart is going to explode from...
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. 
