Debbie W. Wilson - Refreshing Faith

15 Bible Verses on Aging

January 25, 2022 by Debbie Wilson 23 Comments

Have the growing number of candles on your birthday cake given you pause? Most of us have long passed the “youth” stage of life where adding another year brought a proud smile. But every year is a gift. Whatever your age, may these Bible verses on aging encourage you.

The Hope of the Elderly

He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age” (Ruth 4:15 NIV).

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you” (Isaiah 46:4 NIV).

You Can Stop Destructive Hastiness

January 18, 2022 by Larry Wilson 17 Comments

Today Larry shares two tips to help us with hastiness. Here’s Larry.

Hastiness: Acting with excessive speed or insufficient consideration.”

We’ve all tasted the bitter regret that can follow reacting too hastily. Results range from inconsequential to funny to lasting remorse. Continue Reading

How to Stop Negative Self-Talk

January 11, 2022 by Debbie Wilson 24 Comments

Before we look at how to stop negative self-talk, let me describe my battle with it.

Years ago, a knowledgeable guide delighted our group of moms and kids on a fieldtrip to a local historical site. But I sensed her emptiness and wanted to talk to her about the Lord. My conversation didn’t go as I’d hoped.

Accusations pelted me as I drove away. Why did you say that? You really botched an opportunity. You’re a poor excuse for a Christian.

Will You Enjoy God’s Peace This Year?

January 4, 2022 by Guest Post 17 Comments

Today, my good friend and Lighthouse Ministries board chair Lisa Grimes shares some thoughts to help us start our year off well and enjoy God’s peace. At the end of this post look for our winter study. Now here’s Lisa.

As we enter 2022, I wanted to share a few things worth pondering. Let’s start with a verse that many of us read during Christmas.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).

Which one of His many attributes do you need most right now?

The Hope of the Elderly

Pin It on Pinterest