by Valerie Murray | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog, Faith |
There are days I intend to open my Bible only to find myself reading emails—then POOF, time has vanished and it’s 6:30 a.m. Time to wake the kids up for school. Life gets so busy and sometimes I neglect to separate myself from the distractions that pull me away...
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 | Mar 8, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In Talk Yourself Happy, Transform Your Heart by Speaking God’s Promises, former co-host of the 700 Club Kristi Watts learns to rely on God when she finds herself suddenly single and unemployed. Just three months after giving birth, her husband walked out—depleting the...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 28, 2017 | Blog, Faith |
“God is an audacious story teller. God has a great story to write about you and part of that story is you telling yours!” Tosca Lee I attended the West Coast Christian Writer’s Conference a few weeks ago. It was so amazing to hear Michele Cushatt, author of Undone and...
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 20, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In her book Nothing to Prove, Jennie Allen asks some questions I think many Christians have struggled with. What if we stopped doing things for God and started doing things with God? Maybe the reason you aren’t free is that you are trying so hard? I spent a...
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 | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
A few months ago I had the chance to visit the church I attended from elementary school through my college years. It is now called Venture Christian Church and Chip Ingram is the pastor. It was fun to hear Chip Ingram speak since our couple’s small group had recently...
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....
by Valerie Murray | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
My five-year-old had just learned to ride a bike. I never knew my paranoia of her getting hurt would turn into such a big reality check for me. Riding a bike sure mirrors the life lessons of taking risks and facing fear. We teach our children to take off 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. 
