by Valerie Murray | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family, My Amazon Storefront |
Welcome to my Amazon storefront! I’m so excited to share with you that Amazon invited me to have a storefront. That means I’m now an Amazon influencer, and I can advertise my favorite Amazon items through affiliate links on my storefront and website. I even have...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 10, 2022 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith, Family, Parenting |
Girl to Girl is a 60-day mother-daughter devotional to help draw your relationship closer and deepen your faith. My friend, Stacey Pardoe, wrote this book with her daughter Bekah. I was eager to get started, but honestly, I didn’t think my daughters would be...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family |
When the holidays come around, it’s hard not to succumb to a “buy one free, get one for me mentality.” Do you relate? I tend to see things I like the most whenever I’m shopping for somebody else. I’ve been finding a lot of great gifts on...
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 | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, Family, Marriage |
Have you found communication to be frustrating? Do you try to work out conflicts with your loved ones or those particularly difficult people in your life only to find yourself suddenly in a quarrel? When we find ourselves in an unexpected argument it’s easy to speak...
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 | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family |
In Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything, author Brian Dixon shares how to find enjoyment and success at both work and home. And it’s all about putting people first. People over projects. Each chapter provides practical tips to help...
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 | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family, Parenting |
“The middle is the place where our lives really live. This is the place where we have grown into the shapes of our souls even as we might have outgrown the shapes of our jeans.” I’m smack dab in the middle stage with four busy kids ages eight to fifteen. The gas tank...
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. 
