by Valerie Murray | Aug 2, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
The Way of a Christian highlights excerpts and lessons from John Bunyan’s classic book, The Pilgrim’s Progress. John Bunyan’s writing influenced my research about fearing and trusting God. When I saw this 90-day devotional, I knew I wanted to read...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews |
My Daily Pursuit by A.W. Tozer includes devotions for 365 days that will challenge your heart and mind to grow closer to God. Tozer was a self-taught theologian (I love that he taught himself) who lived from (1897-to 1963) and whose words continue to challenge...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 10, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews |
Aggressively Happy by Joy Marie Clarkson helps readers discover how to find joy even when life is exhausting and difficult. The title is taken from an internet troll on Twitter, reinforcing the author’s intent to not let what happens to you steal...
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 | 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...
Hello! I’m Valerie, a busy mother
of four energetic children and
a wife to my husband of 25
years. I write to help others have courageous faith and discover how to trust in God when they are afraid. 
