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...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’m always surprised to read about characters in the Bible who struggled with insecurity. I guess it’s because I remember their great victories. I remember how Gideon fought a battle of insurmountable odds, winning a vast army with only 300 men. Gideon is mentioned...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
The Essential Andrew Murray Collection includes three of the author’s nineteenth- century classics: Humility, Abiding in Christ, and Living a Prayerful Life. Each of these books are staples to any Christian library and have helped me grow in my...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
100 Best Bible Verses to Overcome Worry and Anxiety is a great resource to help turn your thoughts on God’s promises when struggling with anxiety and fear. Each one of the 100 entries includes a Bible verse and an explanation of the verse’s context and...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 12, 2021 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I remember those exhausting Sunday mornings rushing to get my children ready for church and into the car. On the way there, my busy world slowed its pace when I turned onto the serene farm road where the cows and sheep grazed. My kids begged me to roll down the...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews |
ln Flooded Nicki Koziarz reflects on five decisions Noah made to deflect doubt and walk in obedience to God. While sharing her personal experience with loss, the author unpacks the biblical account of Noah and gives insightful tips to handle doubt. “Disbelief often...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
When All You Can Do Is Trust God Recently, I started binging on the series Grey’s Anatomy. When someone is on the verge of death, why do doctors look the patient straight in the eyes and tell them they are going to be fine? We all sense it. We all know everything’s...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
The Furnace of Affliction by Horace Williams Jr. helps readers discover how God uses pain to accomplish His purpose in us and shares how pain develops our faith, determines our path, deepens our commitment to God, and brings us comfort, joy, and peace. Williams...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Slaying the Gian of Fear by Krissy Nelson helps readers fight fear by sharing three supernatural weapons David used to defeat Goliath. The first part of the book shares the problem of fear and how we need to recognize it and face it with truth. Fear tries to redirect...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Ash tickles my skin as it drifts aimlessly, settling in thick, variegated layers on my car. Smoke eclipses the morning sun and chokes the day. There’s a profound, uneasy feeling in my soul. The world is so different now. The pandemic has forever changed our lives in...
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. 
