by Valerie Murray | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage |
Are you like me—quick to measure how you’re being loved by others? It’s easy to tally up the ways someone has let me down by not loving me the way I thought they should. My pride often keeps me from seeing the many ways my love also falls short. I listened to a...
by Valerie Murray | Sep 15, 2017 | Blog, Family, Marriage |
Dry. Desolate. Hopeless. That was the condition of the nation of Israel after its destruction. Restoration seemed impossible. Perhaps you feel that way about your marriage now. Maybe restoration seems impossible. Hopeless. But is it really hopeless? I know that not...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 28, 2017 | Faith, Family |
Today I’m happy to introduce a friend who I made a heart connection with right away. She is real. She is genuine. And she has an AMAZING way of loving others.nShe hosted our first ever Higher Ground retreat and is also hosting Higher Ground 2018 that will open...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Family |
Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to my friend Marva. Her blog has inspired me with its vibrant colors and hopeful message from day one! Marva’s personality sparkles the joy of the Lord. I loved meeting her this Spring and seeing God use her gifts....
by Valerie Murray | Jul 7, 2017 | Blog, Family, Parenting |
When I first met Carmen she ran up to me and gave me a big hug! This woman of God is fun and driven to put God first in everything she does. Her integrity shines. She writes at Married By His Grace and if you have a chance to read her testimony, it’s awesome!...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Family |
Welcome to the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop! Today I’m so happy to introduce my great friend Melanie! She has been such an encouragement to me. As many of you know, I’ve been writing about my journey to face fear. This past April when I flew by myself for the...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family |
I remember reading Rory Feek’s viral blog posts on FB, saddened by the emotional pictures of moments he shared with his wife Joey as they battled the cancer that eventually separated them. One picture, I don’t think I’ll forget. Their little girl Indy sat on Joey’s...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 9, 2017 | Blog, Family, Parenting |
I’m so excited to welcome you to our Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series! During this series, you’ll be reading the top posts from some of my dearest blogging friends. I’ve been in a FB group with them over the past few years where we have prayed for one...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, Book Reviews, Faith, Family, Marriage, Parenting |
You can’t help but think about what kind of influence you are to your family when you read Gary Morland’s A Family Shaped By Grace: How To Get Along With The People Who Matter Most. He speaks of being a calming influence. Just the pleasant sound of those two words...
by Valerie Murray | May 5, 2017 | About, Blog, Faith, Family |
Last weekend I did something I would have never done a couple of years ago. I took a flight by myself for the first time. It wasn’t easy for me because I deal with a lot of anxiety about not being able to find where I need to go. But I faced my fear (more about...
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. 
