by Valerie Murray | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In Don’t Overthink It, Ann Bogel provides simple strategies and subtle shifts in perspective that will help overthinkers stop negative thought patterns. “What if instead of wasting our time overthinking, we focus on the good we might do?” I wanted to read this...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Reading Sorrento Girl by Dawn Klinge was a peaceful escape for me during California’s Shelter in Place order. Since all non-essential businesses are closed in CA at this time due to CLOVID-19, I found the historical references about the Spanish Flu...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you ever felt the comfort of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit manifests the attributes of God in our lives. He can give us peace when peace is beyond understanding, and hope in the middle of crisis. Our world is experiencing great uncertainty due to COVID-19. I...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully Through Allegiance to King Jesus helps Christians examine how our love for God is divided. Author Christine Hoover captured my attention with her transparent and relatable writing. “If our hearts are divided according to...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Friday was a day of cancellations. I canceled my writing conference to Mt. Hermon. My husband and I canceled our 24th-anniversary trip. My son’s band trip to Universal Studios was canceled. My daughter will not wear her new dress or the sparkly silver shoes that...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 7, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid by Kristen Wetherell helps readers fight their fears by cultivating the fear of the Lord. “When we no longer fear God as we ought the result is that we fear lesser things...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Family |
Division and conflict among Christians and in the church can be heartbreaking and confusing. I’m saddened when I see brothers and sisters in Christ fight over denominational differences, losing sight of our common ground—our salvation, based on God’s grace towards us...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
A Different Kind of Love Story by Landra Young Hughes helps readers discover how God’s love can help them embrace their identity and worth. “Before anything else you are loved. Unconditionally. Not when you are good. Not when you obey. Not when you follow the rules....
by Valerie Murray | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
Managing Worry and Anxiety by therapist Jean Holthaus helps readers understand the psychological and spiritual aspects involved in anxiety and offers practical skills to help manage anxiety. The first part of the book focuses on the many components that influence and...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
How the Holy Spirit Teaches and Illumines When I started this blog five years ago, I discovered a newfound joy in studying scripture. When I write a post, I do my best to make sure I’m interpreting scripture with accuracy. Since I’m not a Ph.D. and don’t...
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. 
