by Valerie Murray | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Disappointment swept over me like a tidal wave when I read the rejection letter. Waves of doubt crashed into my faith as I recalled the confirmation God had given me for this book I’ve been researching for five years— encouragement that lead me to believe in a certain...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 6, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In Want + Plenty: Waking Up to God’s Provision in a Land of Longing author and licensed counselor Meredith McDaniel, encourages us to discover God’s provision in life when our hearts ache for more. Using the story in Exodus, readers will find themselves on their...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Growing in Holiness draws from the lectures of theologian R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) and explores the doctrine of sanctification. “Sanctification is a whole-life process by which we are being changed to be made holy.” Before sanctification can happen, we must first...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
How the Holy Spirit Assures You Sometimes it feels like God lets the pieces of my life fall where they may—chance seems to rule the world more than God’s omnipotence. And I begin to wonder if I really matter. Can my life really make a difference? Have you ever...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
When author Kim Erickson’s three-year-old son died from strep throat in 2008, she turned to the Lord for help. Jesus’ last words to his disciples before his death brought her comfort and changed her life. His Last Words: What Jesus Taught and Prayed in His Final...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 23, 2019 | Blog, Christmas, Facing Fear, Faith |
? “It’s the most stressful time of the year.” ? Oh, wait. You’re right. That’s not how the lyrics go. I confess. When the rush of Christmas began in my household, I replaced the words with ones that felt honest. Probably not a great way to transform my thought life, I...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
One of the works of the Holy Spirit is to guide and direct us. Check out the first two ways the Holy Spirit guides us in this post. I wish I could type God’s will as my destination in Google Maps and print the turn-by-turn directions so I can study them before...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
People all over the world prayed for missionary Andrew Brunson’s freedom. When I saw he had written a book about his two-year captivity in Turkish prisons, I knew I wanted to read it. God’s Hostage: A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 23, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
I grew up singing hymns at church. I joined the high school choir and loved learning the words to many classic songs. The lyrics voice my deep yearning to be close to God. I’ve always wondered what led songwriters to pen such soulful words. Stories behind the Songs...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 17, 2019 | Blog, Christmas, Faith |
I’m reading through the Bible in my small group. I bought this beautiful soft-leather journal Bible so I could write notes as I studied. There’s a single column on the right side of each page. I love this Bible! I’m also a fan of these...
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. 
