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...
by Valerie Murray | May 20, 2016 | Blog, Marriage |
Part 2: His Tips Since my husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary, I thought it would be fun for us to each come up with 10 things we’ve learned about marriage over the years. When I asked my husband if he would participate, he was a little unsure at...
by Valerie Murray | May 13, 2016 | Blog, Marriage |
Part One: Her Tips If I could sit down and tell my 23-year-old self a few tips to help her along this great adventure of marriage, I would sure have a lot to say! Marriage has certainly made me a better person as I have learned to love through the good and bad times....
by Valerie Murray | May 10, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I fall into the comparison trap. I start wishing I was less like me and more like someone else. I wish I was funny and could make people laugh. I wish I could accomplish my goals as successfully and quickly as my...
by Valerie Murray | May 7, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Parenting |
“Mom, you can come on the field trip, just don’t sit by me.” Any middle-schoolers in your house? My daughter and I have always been close. But I knew this time would come. In a few months, she will be a teenager. The “no you...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
When I was a teen I watched a Christian television program called the 700 Club with my mom. I always loved listening to Sheila Walsh speak with such compassion and encouragement. When I struggled through infertility, Sheila’s book, Life Is Tough, But God Is...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 15, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Health and Fitness |
As my body entered the MRI coffin I couldn’t catch my breath and yelled for the technician to “get me out of here.” I’ve never considered myself to be claustrophobic. In fact, I didn’t even check that box on the survey before the MRI. I...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
In Love Without Limits, Christian Motivational Speaker Nick Vujicic, tells of his journey to finding true love. Nick is a well-known evangelist who was born without arms or legs. He speaks all over the world inspiring others to overcome obstacles and achieve...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog, Faith |
Pain has been my teacher lately. An MRI revealed that I have bulging discs in my neck pinching on my C-6 nerve causing numbness, pain, and twitching in my right arm, shoulder and back. The last several weeks, I’ve made trips to the chiropractor, physical therapist...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
Life is Beautiful! In the memoir, Life is Beautiful: How a Lost Girl Became a True, Confident Child of God, author Sarah M. Johnson shares her personal journey of surviving a horrific plane accident where she lost both her father and brother. While heading for a...
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. 
