by Valerie Murray | Oct 28, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Soul Care for the Battle is a guided journal designed to help you care for your soul. It can be used alongside Strong in Battle by Susie Larson or by itself. I can’t say enough positive things about this journal! After finishing the book, I discovered there was...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
If you have been following my blog, you know I’m passionate about sharing how fearing the Lord helps us learn to trust in God when we are afraid. The theme of fearing the Lord is prevalent throughout the Bible. To learn how to fear the Lord, the Bible says our hearts...
by Valerie Murray | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Brain Washed by Pastor Manny Arango helps readers overcome toxic thoughts by learning to live with the Mind of Christ instead of the Mind of Adam. The Mind of Adam perpetuates toxic thoughts about God, ourselves, and others. The book’s first part discusses the...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 3, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
What’s keeping you from being a valiant warrior? Strong in Battle by Susie Larson gives practical strategies to help you gain victory in your hardships and overcome obstacles in your life. I read this book at a time when I needed some spiritual encouragement...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Family, Marriage |
Have you wondered what the Bible means when it tells us to guard our hearts? What should we guard our hearts against? The greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, and mind (Mark 12:30). In order to love God with our entire self, we must...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 18, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
On the Edge of Hope by Mark Chironna integrates theology and Christ-centered psychology to offer hope for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and pain. Even though I’m unfamiliar with the author/pastor, the title of this book caught my attention and I...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 2, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
The Way of a Christian highlights excerpts and lessons from John Bunyan’s classic book, The Pilgrim’s Progress. John Bunyan’s writing influenced my research about fearing and trusting God. When I saw this 90-day devotional, I knew I wanted to read...
by Valerie Murray | May 29, 2022 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you ever wondered what the Bible means when it tells us to guard our hearts? I wanted to know more about this topic so I researched why we should guard our hearts, what we should guard our hearts against, and how we should guard our hearts? Vines Expository...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Satan tries to get our minds off of Christ by tempting us to believe lies. 1 Peter 5:8 says Satan prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against...
by Valerie Murray | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
So then, banish anxiety from your heart And cast off the troubles of your body. Ecclesiastes 11:10 Is your first thought like mine when you read this verse, I wish it was that easy! While it may sound like we can banish anxiety like the flip of a switch, we...
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. 
