Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

5 Ideas to Make Christmas Decorating Easy and Meaningful

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My living room looked like a tissue bomb exploded when we began unwrapping crates of ornaments. I love Christmas, but the decorating process can be overwhelming. My friend Tara Furman just released a new book with our mutual friend Lisa Grimes. I asked them to share some tips with you to tickle your creativity and help you enjoy preparing your home for this most wonderful time of the year.

Here’s Tara… 

I am grateful the Christmas season is upon us. It’s been a roller coaster of a year and I’m ready to focus on the One whom one day, “the government will be on His shoulders. He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 emphasis added.)

As we decorate our homes in honor of Jesus, below are a few simple ideas my friend and award winning decorator, Lisa T. Grimes shares in 25 Days of Christmas for Your Heart and Home. They are sure to make your home a little cozier and easy for you!

As we #decorate our homes in honor of Jesus, here are a few simple ideas from 25 Days of Christmas for Your Heart and Home for you to try this #Christmas. @KnowingGodTara Click To Tweet

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Are You Missing the Benefits of Joy and Play?

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We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~ George Bernard Shaw

2020 has been one of the hardest years I can remember. I lost one of my best friends to cancer; several of my friends lost loved ones in unexpected tragedies; we’ve been isolated, experienced national chaos, and a worldwide pandemic. Under such circumstances to talk about fun may sound frivolous and out of touch. But I have good reason to believe joy is exactly what we need.

Research shows that fun can trigger the release of endorphins which promote an overall sense of well-being. And happy people have better relationships with others. The Bible supports turning on the joy even in challenging circumstances.Continue Reading

When You Face a Problem, Do This

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What do you do when you face an unexpected or impossible problem? Try to fix it, panic or call for help? Mary, the mother of Jesus, models how I want to act.

At the beginning of His public ministry at age thirty, Jesus attended a wedding at Cana. Mary must have been helping at the wedding. When the wine ran out, she brought the problem to Jesus. You can read the account here John 2:1–11.

Mary said to Jesus, “They have no more wine.”Continue Reading

How to Forgive Yourself

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Do you have trouble forgiving yourself? My husband Larry talks about how to forgive yourself and shows why it is important. Here’s Larry.

We’ve heard, forgiveness is divine. Forgiveness removes the burden of guilt and relieves the hurt from being wronged. Yet, I find many overlook a type of forgiveness which is essential—the choice to forgive ourselves.

A young man who battled a sexual addiction told me he carried shame from what he’d done and who he’d become. He believed God had forgiven him, yet he hadn’t forgiven himself. Because of this, he carried his past with him which weakened him in his battle against current temptations (Heb. 12:1-2).Continue Reading

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