Books with author J.J. Murray

A family's journey through ALS/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease, taking the reader from shock and devastation to acceptance, hope and LIFE despite the terminal illness. "How ALS Changed Everything" follows the Murray family through everyday, real, raw experiences with ALS, its effects on them as individuals, their children, their marriage, and faith. The story immediately draws the reader into the Murray's lives and is a poignant tale of facing a monster of an illness, with little to no hope, with bravery, yet fear, and still coming out on top in happiness. Eleven other touching stories from ALS families from around the country are also included in the book. Inspiring. Heart wrenching. Compelling.

This charming and unique Bible study offers mothers and daughters aged 7-12 a delightful way to strengthen their special bond and grow in their faith. Author Mary Murray inspires great conversations and interactions with clever Scripture-based activities that explore inner beauty, kindness, friendship, and more as she draws moms and daughters together with special tea and treat recipes to cook up collaboration and hospitality craft projects to turn thoughts and talk to the Creator tea party ideas that serve up fellowship and fun Bible readings and memory verses along with journaling sections mother-daughter moments that celebrate life and faith Once completed, this study, journal, and activity book will hold dear memories and will provide great joy and encouragement for years to come. This gift-worthy gathering of sweet ideas will make every occasion extra special and special occasions more meaningful for moms and their little girls.

A young person's biography of the Olympic champion and fastest human in the world 9.58 seconds was all it took for Usain Bolt to blaze his way into the history books, with a 100 meters world record that shocked the world. But when Usain was little, he preferred cricket to running. No one knew that the tall, skinny boy from a small town in Jamaica would go on to become "The Lightning Bolt"—the fastest man ever.

She's had celebrity, isn't hurting for money, and is living peacefully single in Charlotte, North Carolina. Still, Sonya Richardson can't resist starring on a hit reality dating show to give America a taste of what a real black woman is like. And this former pro athlete is breaking all of "Hunk Or Punk's" rules, refusing to bling-up like a diva, and tackling whatever high-octane drama her suitors have in store. But one contestant is throwing Sonya off her game. He's surprisingly kind, way too easy to spill her secrets to--and giving her the kind of hope she hasn't felt in a long, long time. . .Widowed former pastor John Bond knows he's the show's "designated white guy," expected to fail every challenge and be gone in a month. He also knows he has to take risks to change his lonely life and find love again. The odds may be against him, but Sonya's honesty and resourcefulness are inspiring him to do whatever it takes to stay in the running, win her heart. . .and prove their dreams can be a reality.

Reduxxia has had some awesome centuries. And some really crummy ones. By the time Max and Max! Steward arrive, the place is literally crumbling. The first stop on the Maxes' tour of their underground homeland is the Tether, a tower of rock connecting the Earth's core to its crust. It's where their grandmother grew up and where their grandfather set off a bomb and got himself branded a terrorist. At least, that's how the history books tell it, but the Maxes aren't buying it. They want to know the truth, and they make the dangerous choice to stay in Reduxxia long enough to find it. Good thing they brought along their own curiosity. Like sunshine, fresh air, and freedom, inquiring minds are a rare commodity in the Tether.The truth the Maxes uncover is a murky one, and messy. In Reduxxia, there are at least two sides to everything, including every story. It's both magical and murderous, full of promise and despair, with a new threat, and a new secret, around every corner. But some of those secrets hold incredible promise, and if the Maxes can get them to the Crust and into the right hands, the results could be, well, earth shaking. But hanging out too long underground could be a mistake as dangerous as making friends with the natives (which the Maxes find it impossible to do), or tangling with the Camo police (which they find it impossible to avoid), because time is running out. Reduxxia is being battered by earthquakes and floods and the Maxes must decide if finding answers is worth risking their lives.

'Usain was confident. After all, he'd been rewriting the record books of athletics history for a decade.' 9.58 seconds was all it took for Usain Bolt to blaze his way into the history books, with a 100 metres world record that shocked the world. But when Usain was little, he preferred cricket to running. No one knew that the tall, skinny boy from a small town in Jamaiwould go on to become 'The Lightning Bolt' – the fastest man ever.

A family's journey through ALS/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease, taking the reader from shock and devastation to acceptance, hope and LIFE despite the terminal illness. "How ALS Changed Everything" follows the Murray family through everyday, real, raw experiences with ALS, its effects on them as individuals, their children, their marriage, and faith. The story immediately draws the reader into the Murray's lives and is a poignant tale of facing a monster of an illness, with little to no hope, with bravery, yet fear, and still coming out on top in happiness. Eleven other touching stories from ALS families from around the country are also included in the book. Inspiring. Heart wrenching. Compelling.