by Valerie Murray | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
During the opening session at the West Coast Christian Writers Conference, we were asked to stand up and say to the person next to us, “I am a writer.” It was then I realized I wasn’t the only one who struggled to call myself a writer. Almost everyone I met battled...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 18, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
In True You: Letting Go of Your False Self to Uncover the Person God Created, Michelle DeRusha prunes open her soul through quiet reflection and discovers a deeper relationship with God. She comes to peace with her authentic self and learns to embrace her unique...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 14, 2019 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
When Amber Garza’s health continued to decline, she began to spiral into a life of fear, depression and anxiety. After enduring unexplained illness for a year, gallbladder surgery and then a C-Diff infection, she felt like she was going to die. Amber’s memoir, Peace...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 30, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear |
Heavenly Father,As I take the next step and wonder what lies ahead, I’m thankful for Your hand that steadies me. You spoke this world into being, painted the evergreens, gave life to the chirping birds speaking to me from their perch of leafless branches....
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. Share on X The only way I’ve learned how to be confident in my...
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 Guest Post by Kelly Balarie: How to Renew Your Mind In Truth By: Kelly Balarie Don’t doubt the power of your mind. This football-sized mass has the power to create...
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...
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. 
