Greetings All; I’d like to RE-Introduce myself. I am Dr. Valerie A. Burrell. This may seem comical or amusing to some, but I have been challenged with embracing a phase of transition in my life that has been uncomfortable. Have you ever had people in your life that you thought were really “YOUR PEOPLE,” andContinue reading “The Re-Introduction”
Author Archives: Valerie Burrell, Coach & Counselor
Seated in Your Rightful Place
Because of the grace on your life, you will often be seated in uncomfortable places. I want to encourage you to SIT ANYWAY! It may be uncomfortable, but it’s where you belong!
Why Have You Become Complacent?
How Do You Deal With an Ex
Happy New Year
Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope that you’re positioning yourself for GREATER in this new year. I want to encourage you to prepare for the new. Many of us will have to change our MINDSET. If our minds are not disciplined to follow through – we only let ourselves down. Let 2026 beContinue reading “Happy New Year”
Overcoming Fear
People are afraid of many things, even me; I’m afraid of some dogs and bridges. A fear that I’ve overcome is a fear of being rejected. You may struggle with other things, but there are ways to overcome these feelings. 2 Timothy 1:7 reads, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear butContinue reading “Overcoming Fear”
Are You Pouring Into Your Spouse
When my husband Benny and I did a vow exchange at our three-year mark, people poured sand into this vase and words of wisdom into our marriage. Today, at almost ten years together, I’ve noticed that the sand has settled. Like this container of sand, it’s important in your marriage to constantly be pouring intoContinue reading “Are You Pouring Into Your Spouse”
Let’s DIP
Let’s D.I.P.! Whenever I say that aloud, I smile and even chuckle as I see many images related to a dip. I want you to know that the D.I.P. strategies shared on these pages are life-changing strategies to align you with your Kingdom purpose.If you’ve read any of my other books, you’ll know that IContinue reading “Let’s DIP”
I’m Determined to RISE
According to Webster, determined is defined as “to resolve, reaching a decision, showing determination.” That word is easy to comprehend but not so easy to put into action. What recent task did you want to accomplish but didn’t? Was it because of a lack of motivation, support, energy, or something else? Whatever the reason, it’sContinue reading “I’m Determined to RISE”
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