by Valerie Murray | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
When my children took their first wobbling steps, I held out my arms and couldn’t wait for them to reach my embrace. I was the paparazzi. I praised each step in my high-pitched mommy voice and encouraged them to keep on walking. I believe God does the same with us....
by Valerie Murray | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith, Family |
I retreated to my beach chair, blocking the Lake Tahoe view with my floppy, pink-striped sun-hat, and continued reading Jennifer Dukes Lee’s latest book, It’s All Under Control. I had lost my “chill,” as Jennifer describes in her book. My dad had brought his river...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 7, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Health and Fitness |
I woke up with my heart pounding, anxiety digging a crater in my gut. “I can’t do this, God! What if I make a fool of myself?” When I do what I’m afraid of, I learn why I don’t need to be afraid. Click To Tweet The only way I’ve learned how to be confident in...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 18, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’m giving away a free copy of Battle Ready. The giveaway ends on August 24th. USA residents only, please. a Rafflecopter giveaway 5 Battle Tools To Help In Hard Moments By: Kelly Balarie She didn’t so much as say hi to me. In fact, even worse, she walked...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear |
I’m giving away a free copy of Battle Ready! (US Residents only please) a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js Guest Post by Kelly Balarie: How to Renew Your Mind In Truth By: Kelly Balarie Don’t doubt the power of your mind....
by Valerie Murray | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
For the next few weeks, I’m excited to share some guest posts with you by author Kelly Balarie. Her new book Battle Ready, will help you train your mind as you face fear and learn to live in the truth of whose you are. Enter the giveaway to win a free copy of...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 17, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Guest post by Dawn Klinge Today, it is my honor to introduce you to my friend Dawn Klinge who writes at Above The Waves. When I met Dawn, I couldn’t help but notice her kind, calm and peaceful demeanor. Jesus shines peace through her! Today she shares 6...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
A few months after starting my blog I received a message from Deb Wolf of Counting My Blessings asking if I would like to join a private FB group with a few other bloggers. Those bloggers would become my tribe—my prayer warriors, my friends, my encouragers. Deb has...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 NIV When I was in junior high, a rumor that I was stupid spread like a vicious wildfire, and I couldn’t put it out no matter how hard I tried. My worst memory is of...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
I’m so excited to have Kelly Balarie guest post today! Her book helped me seize the moment and face one of my biggest fears. I used to think it was safer for me to avoid any risk that could potentially make me look like a fool and mess up in front of others. But...
Hello! I’m Valerie, a busy mother
of four energetic children and
a wife to my husband of 22
years. I write about learning to
grow closer to God and family
through the daily struggles in
life. 
