by Valerie Murray | Dec 21, 2015 | Blog, Book Reviews |
I crave rest–especially rest that is assured. I’m a busy mom with four kids. When I was able to slow down enough to start reading the book Rest Assured, by Vicki Courtney, it felt like taking a deep breath in and breathing out the frantic,...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog, Christmas, Faith |
Accept Your Free Gift! Freebies! Who doesn’t love them? On black Friday millions of people rush to get the best deals. If you are one of the first 100 people in line, you just may get a free gift. I’m often lured to the Estée Lauder counter to purchase my foundation...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 11, 2015 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family |
I like to get things done. Once everything is done, then I can rest, right? Not so much. Everything is never done. There’s always something more. And it’s easy to grow impatient as I try to find peaceful moments for myself. My impatience reveals a...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 4, 2015 | Blog, Christmas, Family |
I have given up on the idea of a dreamy white Christmas. You know, the kind where all the kids smile for that Christmas picture–or at least look at the camera without having been bribed with candy or making threats to tell Santa they’ve been naughty. Nope, instead–I...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 13, 2015 | Blog, Book Reviews |
When my 12-year-old daughter first saw her new NIV Bible for teen girls, her eyes lit up and she said, “I like it!” The cover is well-made and sturdy and the pages are durable. The artwork and colors (greenish turquoise, pink, muted black and peach) really make it...
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. 
