by Valerie Murray | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Guest Post by Jennifer Dukes Lee I want to let you in on a secret about writing Christian books. There’s a 100 percent guarantee that Jesus will get up in your face about the very topic you’re addressing. I wrote my first book about approval, so of course I...
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 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...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 17, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Guest post by Dawn Klinge Today, it is my honor to introduce you to my friend Dawn Klinge who writes at Above The Waves. When I met Dawn, I couldn’t help but notice her kind, calm and peaceful demeanor. Jesus shines peace through her! Today she shares 6...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
A few months after starting my blog I received a message from Deb Wolf of Counting My Blessings asking if I would like to join a private FB group with a few other bloggers. Those bloggers would become my tribe—my prayer warriors, my friends, my encouragers. Deb has...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 NIVWhen I was in junior high, a rumor that I was stupid spread like a vicious wildfire, and I couldn’t put it out no matter how hard I tried. My worst memory is of...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 25, 2018 | About, Blog, Faith |
Guest Post by Marva Smith Marva has endured many hardships in life and yet she always manages to find a reason to hope. She finds joy in encouraging women to slow down and shine in the light of God’s goodness. When I met her last year at our Higher Ground Retreat, I...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
I couldn’t wait to read A.W. Tozer’s Three Spiritual Classics In One Volume! This book contains his greatest works: The Knowledge of the Holy, The Pursuit of God and God’s Pursuit of Man. Tozer writes in a way that inspires a deeper awareness about who God is and how...
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. 
