by Valerie Murray | Oct 31, 2019 | Book Reviews, Marriage |
My husband and I have opposite love languages. Mine is words of affirmation and his is acts of service. We both struggle to love each other the way the other needs. We have to work at it. When I saw 100 Words of Affirmation Your Husband Needs to Hear and 100 Words of...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 6, 2019 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’ve always loved reading memoirs about how people survive deep sorrow and loss. Forged through Fire by Mark McDonough tells the author’s long and painful recovery after surviving a catastrophic fire that took the lives of his mother and youngest brother....
by Valerie Murray | Oct 2, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
How do we stop the negative thoughts racing through our minds each day? In Transforming Your Thought Life: Christian Meditation in Focus, Sarah Geringer helps readers learn how to take their thoughts captive by meditating on scripture. “You have an average of...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews |
Have you felt gripped by worry, fear, and anxiety? Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s latest book, Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to reclaim God’s peace in your life. Dr. Michelle explains how worry, fear, and...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family |
In Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything, author Brian Dixon shares how to find enjoyment and success at both work and home. And it’s all about putting people first. People over projects. Each chapter provides practical tips to help...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 28, 2019 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’ve been a Christian since I was seven-years-old, but it wasn’t until about five years ago, I realized the spirit of fear had a hold on me. So I decided to face my fears and fight. The power of the Holy Spirit helped me find freedom and gave me the...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 11, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you ever felt like life kicked you in the stomach and knocked the wind out of you? Author Niki Hardy knows the kind of suffering and loss that makes it hard to breathe. After losing both her mother and sister to cancer, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Her...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family, Parenting |
“The middle is the place where our lives really live. This is the place where we have grown into the shapes of our souls even as we might have outgrown the shapes of our jeans.” I’m smack dab in the middle stage with four busy kids ages eight to fifteen. The gas tank...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
The title of this book captured my attention: I’m Possible: Jumping into Fear and Discovering a Life of Purpose. The author, Jeremy Cowart was named the “Most Influential Photographer On The Internet” by Huffington Post in 2014. This book tells the story of how...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews |
I’m headed to Hawaii this summer and I couldn’t resist ordering Devotions from the Beach: 100 Devotions to take along with me. This devotional is well-made with a hard-bound cover. The beautiful coastal photos inside make you feel like you’re looking at the ocean!...
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. 
