David Murray

This new collection of essays from rhetoric authority and celebrated writing blogger David Murray applies his signature blend of humor and heart to a free-wheeling conversation about how we communicate in America "An insightful book packed with wonderful writing, practical advice, and hope for a better, kinder future." -Jonathan Eig, author of King: A Life You're ready to give up. Throw up your hands and walk out the door. You don't know what...

A unique combination of biblical teaching, scientific research, and personal biography shows those who follow Jesus how to live joyful, purposeful lives. Hopelessness has invaded much of our culture, even reaching deep into the church. But while the world is awash in negativity, Christians have resources to live differently. In The Happy Christian, professor and pastor David Murray blends the best of modern science and psychology with the timeless...

David, a third grader with wild imagination is caught up in a mystery when his parents decide to stop at a roadside motel during a summer trip to his grandparents'. His excitement to visit them takes a backseat when he begins to unravel the odd characteristics of the place. While his parents decide to get some rest before continuing the trip, young David decides to explore the place. The more he discovers the ancient-looking motel, the more its...

Many Christians mistakenly believe that true Christians don't get depressed, and this misconception heaps additional pain and guilt onto Christians who are suffering from mental and emotional distress. Author David P. Murray comes to the defense of depressed Christians, asserting that Christians do get depressed! He explains why and how Christians should study depression, what depression is, and the approaches caregivers, pastors, and churches can...

A Daily Devotional through the Books of Philippians and Colossians from the StoryChanger Devotional Series If you want to change your story, you need to know God's story. This devotional, part of the StoryChanger Devotional series, is a friendly, practical guide to understanding the books of Philippians and Colossians and how they shape your story. Philippians and Colossians: Stories of Joy and Identity includes 50 devotionals written by David Murray....

A Daily Devotional through Psalms 1–50 from the StoryChanger Devotional Series If you want to change your story, you need to know God’s story. This devotional, part of the StoryChanger Devotional series, is a friendly, practical guide to understanding the book of Psalms and how it shapes your story. “Psalms 1–50: Stories of Praising and Proclaiming” includes 50 devotionals written by David Murray, author of The StoryChanger. This volume...

A Mental Health Q&A from a Christian Perspective After the fall, the world was disordered from structure to chaos-negatively altering the nature of human emotions. Today, we witness its impact as mental health concerns surge and people continue to suffer. How should Christians approach the topic of mental health? What is the most Christlike way to care for those who suffer? A Christian's Guide to Mental Illness answers 30 commonly asked questions...

In his fifth volume of lyrical expressions, award-winning poet David Murray combines both traditional and free verse while exploring the powerful emotions behind the timeless theme of romantic love. Over some fifty years, Murray has been writing and compiling poetry relating to remorse, regret, and rejection. As he returns emotionally to the times of his youth and his memories of discontent during two unhappy romances that took place during the 1960s,...

This is a story about four Vietnam Veterans who though they have long since left the arm remain close friends. During their army training they made a pact to support each other for life, promising to come to the aid of each should their lives or those of their families ever be in danger. Many years later one of their number asks the other three to honour that pact when his life is threatened and his family kidnapped by a crooked lawyer and his underworld...

A Daily Devotional through the Book of Proverbs from the StoryChanger Devotional Series If you want to change your story, you need to know God's story. This devotional, part of the StoryChanger Devotional series, is a friendly, practical guide to understanding the book of Proverbs and how it shapes your story. Proverbs: Stories of Wisdom and Folly includes 50 devotionals written by David Murray, author of The StoryChanger. This series features daily...