by Valerie Murray | Mar 7, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid by Kristen Wetherell helps readers fight their fears by cultivating the fear of the Lord. “When we no longer fear God as we ought the result is that we fear lesser things...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith, Family |
Division and conflict among Christians and in the church can be heartbreaking and confusing. I’m saddened when I see brothers and sisters in Christ fight over denominational differences, losing sight of our common ground—our salvation, based on God’s grace towards us...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
A Different Kind of Love Story by Landra Young Hughes helps readers discover how God’s love can help them embrace their identity and worth. “Before anything else you are loved. Unconditionally. Not when you are good. Not when you obey. Not when you follow the rules....
by Valerie Murray | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
How the Holy Spirit Teaches and Illumines When I started this blog five years ago, I discovered a newfound joy in studying scripture. When I write a post, I do my best to make sure I’m interpreting scripture with accuracy. Since I’m not a Ph.D. and don’t...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Disappointment swept over me like a tidal wave when I read the rejection letter. Waves of doubt crashed into my faith as I recalled the confirmation God had given me for this book I’ve been researching for five years— encouragement that lead me to believe in a certain...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 6, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
In Want + Plenty: Waking Up to God’s Provision in a Land of Longing author and licensed counselor Meredith McDaniel, encourages us to discover God’s provision in life when our hearts ache for more. Using the story in Exodus, readers will find themselves on their...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Growing in Holiness draws from the lectures of theologian R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) and explores the doctrine of sanctification. “Sanctification is a whole-life process by which we are being changed to be made holy.” Before sanctification can happen, we must first...
by Valerie Murray | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
How the Holy Spirit Assures You Sometimes it feels like God lets the pieces of my life fall where they may—chance seems to rule the world more than God’s omnipotence. And I begin to wonder if I really matter. Can my life really make a difference? Have you ever...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
When author Kim Erickson’s three-year-old son died from strep throat in 2008, she turned to the Lord for help. Jesus’ last words to his disciples before his death brought her comfort and changed her life. His Last Words: What Jesus Taught and Prayed in His Final...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 23, 2019 | Blog, Christmas, Facing Fear, Faith |
? “It’s the most stressful time of the year.” ? Oh, wait. You’re right. That’s not how the lyrics go. I confess. When the rush of Christmas began in my household, I replaced the words with ones that felt honest. Probably not a great way to transform my thought life, 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. 
