by Valerie Murray | Sep 9, 2017 | Faith
Guest Post by Sarah Frazer I’m the crazy chicken lady. I know I am and I don’t care. I love them because they teach me so much. From resting and sticking together. From accepting friendship to standing in the gap for someone. The biggest lesson I’ve learned this...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Health and Fitness |
Guest Post by Dawn Klinge There are two types of rest: spiritual and physical. We need both kinds of rest if we want to be healthy. The following is about spiritual rest. What does it mean to find rest in God? Trusting in God’s unfailing love, and believing that he...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 23, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Health and Fitness |
Sometimes I wonder why I do it. I mean, I really don’t see the results I think my amount of effort should show. Why then, have I pulled my sleepy self out of bed and put on workout clothes for the last 30 years? Yep, I’ve worked out for most of my life. As a...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 18, 2017 | Blog, Faith |
What do you see when you look in the mirror? When I look in the mirror, my flaws seem to jump out and yell, “Fix Me!” Psalm 139:14 says: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Wouldn’t it be...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Do you want to know how to apply biblical truth in your circumstances and obtain wisdom from God? Lately, I’ve been thirsting to know and understand God’s wisdom in certain areas of my life. I’ve searched for answers to questions like—who can know the wisdom of God...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 11, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Health and Fitness |
I’m so excited to have author Lisa Preuett guest post today. As some of you know, I completed my first half-marathon in April. I learned so many lessons about life and faith from training. When I found out Lisa wrote a devotional for runners that captures the...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 28, 2017 | Faith, Family |
Today I’m happy to introduce a friend who I made a heart connection with right away. She is real. She is genuine. And she has an AMAZING way of loving others.nShe hosted our first ever Higher Ground retreat and is also hosting Higher Ground 2018 that will open...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Family |
Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to my friend Marva. Her blog has inspired me with its vibrant colors and hopeful message from day one! Marva’s personality sparkles the joy of the Lord. I loved meeting her this Spring and seeing God use her gifts....
by Valerie Murray | Jul 11, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Remarkable Faith: When Jesus Marveled at the Faith of Unremarkable People I’ve always wanted to have remarkable faith. For some reason, I envision remarkable faith looking a certain way—strong, like David when he fought Goliath and brave, like Daniel in a den of...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Family |
Welcome to the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop! Today I’m so happy to introduce my great friend Melanie! She has been such an encouragement to me. As many of you know, I’ve been writing about my journey to face fear. This past April when I flew by myself for the...
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. 
