by Valerie Murray | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Poems and Prayers |
This is a prayer for the hurting. For the ones who are crying out to Jesus when the world sleeps but your mind is wide awake. May we surrender our tears and guard our hearts. I wrote this poem one morning after a restless night. Guarding my heart means making...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews |
God with Us: 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ is a compilation of readings by classic Christian writers such as John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, John Bunyan, D. L. Moody, Jonathan Edwards, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, C. S. Lewis, and many more. Justin Holcomb...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews |
Never Leave Me by Jody Hedlund is a time-travel romance taking you back and forth between present day and the Medieval Ages. Ellen Creighton moves into Harrison Burlington’s large estate to live out the rest of her days during the last stages of her genetic...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews |
The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water by Erin Bartels is a compelling novel with vivid characters and a storyline that kept me wanting to read more. Since I love writing, the main character being a novelist intrigued me. Kendra moves into her grandfather’s old cabin...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
God Is My Hiding Place is a collection of forty daily devotionals based on the writings and experiences of Corrie Ten Boom. With her courageous family, Corrie Ten Boom sheltered Jews from the Nazis during World War II. She wrote about her imprisonment and the...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, Christmas |
I like to be prepared for upcoming events, tasks, and responsibilities on my calendar. I write lists, make sure the grocery shopping is done ahead of time, and figure out how to get my kids to all their activities. But how often do I consider preparing my heart...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
In her latest book Help, I’m Drowning: Weathering the Storms of Life with Grace and Hope, Sally Clarkson shares foundational truths that helped her gain wisdom and find strength during challenging times. “We all need a fellow struggler who has gone before...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Nerves twisted through my body as I raised my arms over my head and matched my feet on top of the yellow footprints underneath the airport security scanner. It was my first time traveling on an airplane by myself. I felt like a criminal, surrendering a lifetime of...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Amazing Blessings and Benefits of Fearing God “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“What is one of your greatest struggles in your faith?” The silence grew uncomfortably loud as I waited for one of the middle school girls to answer the small group question. I decided to break the ice and share how fear has been my hardest battle. Although I’ve been...
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. 
