by Valerie Murray | Feb 10, 2017 | Facing Fear, Faith |
I wouldn’t do that if I were you. What if something bad happens? What if? How would you live with that kind of gut-wrenching pain? It’s WAY too risky. Someone could get hurt. You’ll look stupid. Make a fool of yourself. People just aren’t going to like you. Who do...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I sent my son off to Science Camp a few weeks ago. But I almost didn’t. Because the arrows of fear were attacking me big time. We were in the middle of a fierce storm. It’s been all over the news. Supposedly the worst storm to hit California in 10 years....
by Valerie Murray | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
My five-year-old had just learned to ride a bike. I never knew my paranoia of her getting hurt would turn into such a big reality check for me. Riding a bike sure mirrors the life lessons of taking risks and facing fear. We teach our children to take off the...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 13, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
It’s time to trade fear for faith! Do you want to move forward to face your fears but just can’t seem to get past immobilizing thoughts? Sometimes, moving forward in life means taking the hard way. Choosing the scarier path. Oddly enough, the way that was...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 6, 2017 | Facing Fear, Faith, Poems and Prayers |
It’s 2017! I’m so excited to start sharing some posts I’ve written on fear in this new series called, Trading Fear For Faith. I’d like to start with a prayer I wrote asking the Lord to help me break free from fear. I’ve made the prayer...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
A few years ago I came face to face with the reality that fear was controlling my life. I believe this is the day I became a full-fledged fear fighter. I was listening to praise music while jogging on a beautiful Tahoe trail. The words to Kim Walker’s worship song,...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Today it’s my joy and honor to have Kelly Balarie guest post! It’ been so fun to be a part of Kelly’s launch team for her new book, Fear Fighting. Kelly has a sincere heart for the Lord. Fear Fighting is a passion of mine! I love how God weaves together the...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 15, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Health and Fitness |
As my body entered the MRI coffin I couldn’t catch my breath and yelled for the technician to “get me out of here.” I’ve never considered myself to be claustrophobic. In fact, I didn’t even check that box on the survey before the MRI. I...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
My hands grip the steering wheel as you speed past me on the freeway. I’m the driver in the slow lane you honk at in irritation as you confidently roar by. You probably wonder why I am such an idiot and maybe you even think I’m purposely trying to annoy...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog, Facing Fear |
A Guest Post by Lori Schumaker at Searching For Moments Life has taken on a slower version of myself. A much slower version. No hidden superwoman cape these days. Recently my health took a significant turn for the worse. It snuck up on me. Knocking my knees right out...
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. 
