by Valerie Murray | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog, Faith |
Guest post by Melanie Redd Melanie Redd is known for being an encourager. She’s my prayer warrior friend who faithfully prays for others. It brings me great joy to share her uplifting words with you today! Strength. It’s something we all really want to...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I became friends with Ruthie Gray around the time I started my blog. Her mission is to help moms navigate motherhood and equip them to find joy in God’s strength. We come from the same tribe, both having 4 kids— 3 girls and 1 boy, all in the same order. They...
by Valerie Murray | May 25, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
This is the most beautiful devotional I’ve ever held in my hands! And I’ve read a lot of books. I love the feel of them. The smell. Everything. Maybe I’m a bit weird that way, I don’t know. Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close by Lysa Terkeurst...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog, Faith |
Are you nervous around people you admire? I stood in the buffet line staring at the empty seats in front of me, and tried to muster up some courage, when my new friend Sharon said, “If you don’t put your stuff at his table I will.” The sign on the lunch table...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 30, 2018 | About, Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
If there’s something to worry about, I will probably be the first one to grab that what-if out of nowhere and contemplate all its possible outcomes. It’s my way of feeling like I can spot trouble before it happens so I can do something to prevent it from becoming my...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) One of my greatest concerns as a Christian blogger is to accurately communicate the truth of God’s word...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
How do we know, whether we are following our own desires or God’s will for our life? Oftentimes I find the answer involves a balanced perspective and a heart that seeks after God. There seems to be this middle ground where our dreams and God’s will for our life...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 23, 2018 | Blog, Faith |
When I started this blog almost three years ago, I had no idea the impact it would have on my own faith and the incredible opportunities it would open up for me to share the gospel. I really believe we need more faith bloggers on the internet spreading the hope...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
In Fierce Faith, Alli Worthington shares her own struggles with fear and offers practical coping strategies to fight and win the war against worry. Fear freezes our faith. But when we fight, our faith frees us from fear. This book is filled with battle plans to combat...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Are you afraid of what could happen in the future? Many of us desperately want to have peace and hope for what lies ahead, but struggle with anxiety about the unknown and all its possible outcomes. The unknown is the gap between what we know and what we don’t know....
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. 
