by Valerie Murray | Jan 19, 2017 | Book Reviews, Faith, Family |
I’ve been wanting to order a full version Bible for my 6-year old who’s learning to read. When I saw The Beginner’s Bible in a New International Reader’s Version, I was hoping I would like it as much as the Bible I used when I taught preschool that contained...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family |
The busy holiday season was in full gear. Carefully documenting the gifts I purchased on my Christmas app, I decided to check my account balance. Boy was I in for a big surprise! I could feel my face getting hot and the pounding of my heart in my chest when I...
by Valerie Murray | Dec 9, 2016 | Blog, Family |
Some of us live by them. Lists. To-do lists. With Christmas just around the corner the lists are only going to get longer. Making lists helps me sort out all my tasks, remember appointments, practices, due dates and upcoming parties. I always feel a sense of...
by Valerie Murray | Nov 4, 2016 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family |
Rust-colored leaves scatter from the trees, layering the ground with hues of orange, yellow and brown. The crisp, autumn breeze mingles with the aroma of a crackling fireplace. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, college football and crockpot recipes are all reminders that fall is...
by Valerie Murray | Aug 13, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family, Marriage |
20 years ago my husband and I said our vows in a chapel next to a beautiful stained glass wall of Jesus praying in the garden. We vowed to love each other… For better or worse Richer or poorer In sickness and in health As long as we both shall live I’m pretty...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family, Parenting |
*This post contains an affiliate link. See my disclosure page here. I felt defeated. I just finished my devotions and spent time in God’s Word. Praying for patience. Praying for the ability to control my temper and not yell at my kids. Less than 30 minutes later, all...
by Valerie Murray | Jul 18, 2016 | Family, Parenting |
I’m so excited for Ruthie Gray to be guest posting today! I’ve gotten to know Ruthie and absolutely love the humor she infuses into her writing while building up moms to be the best they can be! I adore her. She’s a mom of four (just like me) and...
by Valerie Murray | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Family |
Some nonfiction will capture your attention and heart from the very first word until the very last. Hope Heals: A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and Overcoming Love by Katherine and Jay Wolf is definitely one you will not want to put down. While her...
by Valerie Murray | Mar 4, 2016 | About, Family, Parenting |
“Mom, I try not to take the candy but my brain walks away and wants to get the sugar.” She’d been told countless times not to take food out of the cupboards. Even when we place the snacks up high, I’d catch her climbing up cupboard shelves. I’d vacuum and find...
by Valerie Murray | Feb 12, 2016 | Blog, Faith, Family |
I waited in the Costco gas station line and tried to block out the sound of my four kids arguing over who should hold the bag of dried mangos. My mind drifted to visions of shoulder-high laundry piles waiting for me at home. I started to tell them they were going 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. 
