by Valerie Murray | Jul 1, 2016 | Blog, Marriage |
For the last 20 years, my husband and I have celebrated our anniversary by going to a different Bed and Breakfast in California. Since our trip involves a lot of planning ahead with differing schedules and childcare to align, we want to make sure our money is well...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 22, 2016 | Blog, Marriage |
This article is about mutual submission in marriage and serving one another in love. While God wants us to submit to each other in love, this does not mean he wants us to submit to physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse. This podcast discusses mutual submission in...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 21, 2016 | Blog, Faith |
Do you ever wake up feeling empty? Like there’s this void in your soul? Your life is full. You’re blessed, yet still constantly trying to get that feeling–that gnawing ache to disappear? I took a survey of my email subscribers and almost every survey...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family |
Some nonfiction will capture your attention and heart from the very first word until the very last. Hope Heals: A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and Overcoming Love by Katherine and Jay Wolf is definitely one you will not want to put down. While her...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 13, 2016 | Blog, Marriage |
Why should you stay in a Bed and Breakfast? Have you ever considered staying at a B&B for a romantic getaway? Ok, so maybe you’re put off by having to sit at breakfast with strangers. Really, it’s actually pretty fun if you give it a try. However, there are...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
I was in line at Disneyland when I received the news that one of my favorite authors, Jerry Bridges, had passed away. I was anticipating the arrival of his book, the Blessing of Humility to arrive on my doorstep any day. Although I know he’s celebrating in Heaven, I...
by Valerie Murray | May 31, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
If you listen to Christian music, you may be familiar with Matt and Beth Redman’s song, “Blessed Be Your Name.” Their book, Finding God in the Hard Times, leads you through the lyrics of the song, encouraging the faint of heart to worship Christ through good times...
by Valerie Murray | May 27, 2016 | Blog, Parenting |
Guest Post by Keri at https://www.kerilynnsnyder.com Last month, I set up the inflatable pool in the backyard for the kids. From day one, they were begging me to jump in and have fun with them. Naturally, the excuses poured out of my mouth. It is not warm...
by Valerie Murray | May 24, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
When sixteen-year-old Alex and Brett Harris started their blog, TheRebelution.com, they had no idea the huge impact their message would have all over the world. They made up the word “rebelution” by combining the words rebellion and revolution to create the concept...
by Valerie Murray | May 23, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Parenting |
I practically dropped to the ground along with the heavy Costco bag I was carrying, filled to the brim with paper towels, Clorox wipes, and school supplies, as my son’s teacher introduced herself. She recognized me right away. I tried to catch my breath and...