by Valerie Murray | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog, Faith, Poems and Prayers |
Are you in need of some encouragement? The cross is the greatest reminder of our purpose in this life. It reminds us that we are loved. The cross is the greatest reminder of our hope! Why? Jesus is not on that cross anymore! Jesus is not on that cross anymore. He is...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 7, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews |
Do the events of this world and the circumstances in your life stir up stress and anxiety within you? I recently claimed Psalm 46:10 as my goal for the year, cease striving and know that I am God. So when I saw the title of this devotion by Cheri Cowell, 365 Devotions...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
My hands grip the steering wheel as you speed past me on the freeway. I’m the driver in the slow lane you honk at in irritation as you confidently roar by. You probably wonder why I am such an idiot and maybe you even think I’m purposely trying to annoy...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
A Guest Post by Lori Schumaker at Searching For Moments Life has taken on a slower version of myself. A much slower version. No hidden superwoman cape these days. Recently my health took a significant turn for the worse. It snuck up on me. Knocking my knees right out...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 12, 2016 | Blog, Faith, Family |
I waited in the Costco gas station line and tried to block out the sound of my four kids arguing over who should hold the bag of dried mangos. My mind drifted to visions of shoulder-high laundry piles waiting for me at home. I started to tell them they were going to...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
A Guest Post by Ruthie Gray One of my earliest memories as an introverted 6-year-old surrounds my fear of talking to people. My dad worked in the business office of a Bible college and since our home was on campus, I was allowed to visit his office every day. During...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 29, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
Facing Fear Series… A guest post by Christine at www.gracebreakthroughs.com Photo credit: Ikostudio/Canva.com A Very Traumatic Beginning Fear strangled my heart and cut off the lifeblood of trusting and loving relationships. My schizophrenic father terrorized my...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
Facing Fear Series… Guest post by Deb Wolf @ Counting My Blessings I grew up afraid. When I think back on my childhood I have more than my share of happy memories, but behind the happiness was a constant stream of fear-filled emotions. Fear of...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 18, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
Facing Fear series… A guest post by Melanie at www.Melanieredd.com I can remember it like it was yesterday. Dressed in my Sunday best, I was seated alongside 7 others. One by one, we were to get up and make a 3-minute speech before a crowd of about 1,200 of our...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
Facing Fear Series… A Guest post by Susan B. Mead at SusanBMead.com The top two fears are death/dying and public speaking according to Statistic Brain Research Institute. I can address both of those, I thought, as I love speaking and having lost a son, the fear...
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. 
