by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 22, 2024 | Life skills, Relationships
One summer my aunt made homemade strawberry ice cream. Thick pink cream with bits of red strawberries dripped off the churn’s paddle she laid on a platter. We eagerly accepted our bowls to sample this picture-perfect treat. But one taste screamed something was wrong....
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 8, 2024 | Bible Study, Life skills, Refreshing Faith
Sizzling North Carolina temperatures this July 4th proved too much for our air conditioner. Our dog Strider pawed his favorite air vent on the normally cool pine kitchen floor, trying to coax it to release cool air. Larry texted our A/C man. He was at the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 1, 2024 | Bible Study, Ministry, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual Growth
One year my husband and I decided to start the new year with a detox diet. I bought the cookbook, and together we shopped for the natural ingredients we’d be eating. The diet included a variety of good foods, so it didn’t look too difficult. But the detox banned one...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 24, 2024 | Bible Study, Marriage, Personal Growth, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
“Debbie, you really stirred things up last night,” our missionary host said. “When you speak to the pastors’ wives, please don’t mention anything that deals with marriage relationships.” My eyes widened. Our host had explained the machismo mindset among the men of El...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 17, 2024 | Battles, Bible Study, Eternal Perspective
Years ago, a book by a zookeeper told how mama giraffes knock the feet out from under their newborn babies when they are learning to stand. That sounds like a cruel “Welcome to the world.” However, the opposite is true. In the world of lions and tigers, a baby...