by Valerie Murray | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Welcome to the first post in the Empowered blog series. Are you a Christian but wonder why your life feels out of control? Do you long for peace? Is your mind troubled with many worries? Does fear have a hold on you? Do you feel like it’s impossible to change? I’ve...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Some days inspiration hits me out of the blue and I can’t wait to write—words flow in a current of life-giving streams. Other days, the blank screen mirrors my incapability; words are like sludge, stuck in stagnant water. I wrestle with this passion to write....
by Valerie Murray | Aug 28, 2019 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’ve been a Christian since I was seven-years-old, but it wasn’t until about five years ago, I realized the spirit of fear had a hold on me. So I decided to face my fears and fight. The power of the Holy Spirit helped me find freedom and gave me the...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 11, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
Have you ever felt like life kicked you in the stomach and knocked the wind out of you? Author Niki Hardy knows the kind of suffering and loss that makes it hard to breathe. After losing both her mother and sister to cancer, she was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Her...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage |
Has anyone ever misjudged your actions and intentions? Feeling misunderstood can be painful! I’m afraid of being misunderstood by my fellow brothers/sisters in Christ. I often feel like I’m on high alert, being careful with everything I say and do to...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog, Faith |
My 5-year-old loves me to pray for her every night. “Mom, are you going to pray for me?”I’ll be honest. Sometimes she’s gotten into so much mischief during the day that by the time bedtime rolls around I don’t always feel like praying. So one night I asked her if she...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage |
Where do you find your peace? I’ve asked myself this question and realized I’ve spent far too much time seeking peace in the wrong place. You see, I made the mistake of thinking that if my marriage was at peace then I would be at peace. We all want our marriages to...
by Valerie Murray | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith |
Are you looking for the best Christian books to read this summer? Here are my 5-star Christian book recommendations. Since my bookshelf is overflowing, I only keep books I can’t bear to let go of. These are them. I bought an extra copy of Emily P....
by Valerie Murray | May 24, 2019 | Blog, Faith |
I turn the alarm off and immediately sense my need to start my day in the word of God. It feels like I have the Monday morning blues, even though it’s the middle of the week. Years ago, I started getting up before my kids to read the Bible in the morning. I...
by Valerie Murray | May 8, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’m giving away another copy of Jennifer Dukes Lee’s book, It’s All Under Control. Why? Of the many books I read last year, this was one of my favorites. She’s funny, relatable, and real. Guest Post by Jennifer Dukes Lee If you asked me five...
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. 
