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...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 19, 2017 | Book Reviews, Faith, Family |
I’ve been wanting to order a full version Bible for my 6-year old who’s learning to read. When I saw The Beginner’s Bible in a New International Reader’s Version, I was hoping I would like it as much as the Bible I used when I taught preschool that contained...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 13, 2017 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
It’s time to trade fear for faith! Do you want to move forward to face your fears but just can’t seem to get past immobilizing thoughts? Sometimes, moving forward in life means taking the hard way. Choosing the scarier path. Oddly enough, the way that was...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 6, 2017 | Facing Fear, Faith, Poems and Prayers |
It’s 2017! I’m so excited to start sharing some posts I’ve written on fear in this new series called, Trading Fear For Faith. I’d like to start with a prayer I wrote asking the Lord to help me break free from fear. I’ve made the prayer...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Today it’s my joy and honor to have Kelly Balarie guest post! It’ been so fun to be a part of Kelly’s launch team for her new book, Fear Fighting. Kelly has a sincere heart for the Lord. Fear Fighting is a passion of mine! I love how God weaves together the...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
I’ve been using the NKJV Know the Word Study Bible and have found it very easy to use and understand. I love this Bible! This hard-bound Bible is very well made. It offers three ways to study the Bible, Book by Book, Verse by Verse and Topic by Topic. I enjoy the way...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family |
The busy holiday season was in full gear. Carefully documenting the gifts I purchased on my Christmas app, I decided to check my account balance. Boy was I in for a big surprise! I could feel my face getting hot and the pounding of my heart in my chest when I...
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. 
