by Valerie Murray | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Welcome to the first post in the Empowered blog series. Are you a Christian but wonder why your life feels out of control? Do you long for peace? Is your mind troubled with many worries? Does fear have a hold on you? Do you feel like it’s impossible to change? I’ve...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Some days inspiration hits me out of the blue and I can’t wait to write—words flow in a current of life-giving streams. Other days, the blank screen mirrors my incapability; words are like sludge, stuck in stagnant water. I wrestle with this passion to write....
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 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 | May 8, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’m giving away another copy of Jennifer Dukes Lee’s book, It’s All Under Control. Why? Of the many books I read last year, this was one of my favorites. She’s funny, relatable, and real. Guest Post by Jennifer Dukes Lee If you asked me five...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“What would you do if fear wasn’t a factor?” I sifted the velvet tassels through my fingers and adjusted the sofa pillow on my lap. My counselor sat across from me and smiled holding a clipboard and pen, ready to dive into my inner world. It was my first appointment....
by Valerie Murray | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
“And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: He took not away the pillar of cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 19, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.” Timothy 2:13 I left the conference a few hours early. My dreams felt poked by a pin, slowly deflating any hope I had to write. Critique appointments were helpful, but edits had me doubting my...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
My 15-year-old did something brave last week. She auditioned for the school play, Into the Woods. I stopped my chores and listened to her while she practiced at home. My ears didn’t hurt. In fact, it was enjoyable. I heard potential. Maybe she was even good?I coached...
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. 
