by Valerie Murray | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family |
In Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything, author Brian Dixon shares how to find enjoyment and success at both work and home. And it’s all about putting people first. People over projects. Each chapter provides practical tips to help...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Welcome to the first post in the Empowered blog series. Are you a Christian but wonder why your life feels out of control? Do you long for peace? Is your mind troubled with many worries? Does fear have a hold on you? Do you feel like it’s impossible to change? I’ve...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Some days inspiration hits me out of the blue and I can’t wait to write—words flow in a current of life-giving streams. Other days, the blank screen mirrors my incapability; words are like sludge, stuck in stagnant water. I wrestle with this passion to write....
by Valerie Murray | Aug 11, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you ever felt like life kicked you in the stomach and knocked the wind out of you? Author Niki Hardy knows the kind of suffering and loss that makes it hard to breathe. After losing both her mother and sister to cancer, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Her...
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 |
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. 
