by Valerie Murray | Mar 8, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In Talk Yourself Happy, Transform Your Heart by Speaking God’s Promises, former co-host of the 700 Club Kristi Watts learns to rely on God when she finds herself suddenly single and unemployed. Just three months after giving birth, her husband walked out—depleting the...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 28, 2017 | Blog, Faith |
“God is an audacious story teller. God has a great story to write about you and part of that story is you telling yours!” Tosca Lee I attended the West Coast Christian Writer’s Conference a few weeks ago. It was so amazing to hear Michele Cushatt, author of Undone and...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I never knew I’d have to fight so hard in order to put my faith into action. My faith—my belief in God is strong. But when Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 6:12 to fight the good fight of faith, he uses action words like “flee “pursue” “fight”...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In her book Nothing to Prove, Jennie Allen asks some questions I think many Christians have struggled with. What if we stopped doing things for God and started doing things with God? Maybe the reason you aren’t free is that you are trying so hard? I spent a...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
A few months ago I had the chance to visit the church I attended from elementary school through my college years. It is now called Venture Christian Church and Chip Ingram is the pastor. It was fun to hear Chip Ingram speak since our couple’s small group had recently...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I sent my son off to Science Camp a few weeks ago. But I almost didn’t. Because the arrows of fear were attacking me big time. We were in the middle of a fierce storm. It’s been all over the news. Supposedly the worst storm to hit California in 10 years....
by Valerie Murray | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
My five-year-old had just learned to ride a bike. I never knew my paranoia of her getting hurt would turn into such a big reality check for me. Riding a bike sure mirrors the life lessons of taking risks and facing fear. We teach our children to take off the...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 13, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
It’s time to trade fear for faith! Do you want to move forward to face your fears but just can’t seem to get past immobilizing thoughts? Sometimes, moving forward in life means taking the hard way. Choosing the scarier path. Oddly enough, the way that was...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
A few years ago I came face to face with the reality that fear was controlling my life. I believe this is the day I became a full-fledged fear fighter. I was listening to praise music while jogging on a beautiful Tahoe trail. The words to Kim Walker’s worship song,...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Today it’s my joy and honor to have Kelly Balarie guest post! It’ been so fun to be a part of Kelly’s launch team for her new book, Fear Fighting. Kelly has a sincere heart for the Lord. Fear Fighting is a passion of mine! I love how God weaves together the...
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. 
