by Valerie Murray | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Do you want to be confident in who God made you to be? Do feelings of insecurity hold you back from moving forward with something God has put on your heart to pursue? But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. Jeremiah 17:7...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 I want confidence. Do you? Confidence doesn’t come from within me somewhere. It comes “in Him.” My confidence is in Jesus Christ. Amen to that! I say amen, because I’ve tried...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Brave. It’s a word filled with layers of inspiration for me. This year, I want to be courageous, confident, and bold. 100 Days To Brave, Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self, felt like a breath of courage as I opened its glossy pages and read scriptures...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 5, 2018 | About, Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Health and Fitness |
This Christmas didn’t turn out quite the way I’d hoped it would. I thought 2014 would be the last time I had to wait for a biopsy diagnosis over the holidays. That Christmas, I had stabbing pains when I talked and had been losing my voice. I’ll never forget the...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 2, 2017 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear |
If you can identify the lie and the fear that feeds the lie, you can be free.: In Overcome, Replacing the Lies That Hold Us Down With the Truths That Set Us Free–Clayton King encourages readers to understand the lies that hold them back from living a fulfilled life....
by Valerie Murray | May 26, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you questioned that still, small voice nudging you to do something out of your comfort zone—something that would show love to others and bring God glory?And the conversation in your head goes something like this:Lord, you want me to do what? Certainly, there is...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 17, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Victory! The morning sun was shining brightly. I had my Starbucks nonfat Cinnamon Dolce Latte in the cupholder and my 12-year-old daughter singing a Taylor Swift song, and I was driving her to an out-of-town soccer game. Me. The mom afraid to drive on freeways. If...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I never knew I’d have to fight so hard in order to put my faith into action. My faith—my belief in God is strong. But when Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 6:12 to fight the good fight of faith, he uses action words like “flee “pursue” “fight”...
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....
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. 
