by Valerie Murray | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Ash tickles my skin as it drifts aimlessly, settling in thick, variegated layers on my car. Smoke eclipses the morning sun and chokes the day. There’s a profound, uneasy feeling in my soul. The world is so different now. The pandemic has forever changed our lives in...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 11, 2020 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Mickey Robinson was a nineteen-year-old professional skydiver when a plane crash left him with catastrophic injuries. In Supernatural Courage, Robinson shares how his near-death experience helped him discover spiritual bravery and live his life empowered by the Holy...
by Valerie Murray | May 4, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom” (Corinthian 2:16). The Altamont Wind Farm is about a fifteen-minute drive from my home. Interstate 580...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 5, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’ve loved the Lord since I was seven-years-old. But for forty years of my Christian walk, fear ruled my life. I made a decision in 2014 to do everything I could to be the person God created me to be. I knew God wanted me to live with confidence in him and face some...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you ever felt the comfort of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit manifests the attributes of God in our lives. He can give us peace when peace is beyond understanding, and hope in the middle of crisis. Our world is experiencing great uncertainty due to COVID-19. I...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Friday was a day of cancellations. I canceled my writing conference to Mt. Hermon. My husband and I canceled our 24th-anniversary trip. My son’s band trip to Universal Studios was canceled. My daughter will not wear her new dress or the sparkly silver shoes that...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 7, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid by Kristen Wetherell helps readers fight their fears by cultivating the fear of the Lord. “When we no longer fear God as we ought the result is that we fear lesser things...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Family |
Division and conflict among Christians and in the church can be heartbreaking and confusing. I’m saddened when I see brothers and sisters in Christ fight over denominational differences, losing sight of our common ground—our salvation, based on God’s grace towards us...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
Managing Worry and Anxiety by therapist Jean Holthaus helps readers understand the psychological and spiritual aspects involved in anxiety and offers practical skills to help manage anxiety. The first part of the book focuses on the many components that influence and...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
How the Holy Spirit Teaches and Illumines When I started this blog five years ago, I discovered a newfound joy in studying scripture. When I write a post, I do my best to make sure I’m interpreting scripture with accuracy. Since I’m not a Ph.D. and don’t...
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. 
