by Valerie Murray | Oct 6, 2019 | Book Reviews, Facing Fear, Faith |
I’ve always loved reading memoirs about how people survive deep sorrow and loss. Forged through Fire by Mark McDonough tells the author’s long and painful recovery after surviving a catastrophic fire that took the lives of his mother and youngest brother....
by Valerie Murray | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
Years ago, when my respected Bible Study leader asked me if I would give my testimony in MOPS, I knew the Holy Spirit was leading me to say yes, but I was terrified! Public speaking is one of my worst fears! But I said yes. I wrote out my testimony and we met to go...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Facing Fear, Faith |
You may want to start with the first post in the Empowered series, Do You Know Who The Holy Spirit Is? “Lord, please be with me.” Sometimes I catch myself praying these words. But the truth is, I know God is with me all the time. I don’t have to ask him to be with...
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 |
ave 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...
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...
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. 
