Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

The Weight of Hidden Anger

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Did you know that anger sometimes presents itself as agitation or depression? Today, Larry shares how he dealt with his anger.  Now here’s Larry.

Anger: “Distress, displeasure, and hostility from being injured, mistreated, or opposed.” Webster

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city” (Pro. 16:32 ESV).

Have you found yourself agitated or down? You may be carrying some hidden anger.

Among the most beneficial abilities God provides is the ability to resolve anger (Jas. 1:19). Not just outward manifestations but also suppressed anger. Some of the angriest people I’ve encountered have been pleasant on the outside yet surprisingly vicious.Continue Reading

How to Be Christ-Centered Amid This Unrest

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Have you considered how practical it is to be Christ-centered? It changes how we perceive and respond to the pressure the world imposes on each of us. Sadly, many churches don’t look to Jesus or the Bible for wisdom. They cave to current fads. This contributed to the early racism in our country and hinders healing now. So when someone has the courage to speak truth it moves me.

I met Denita Thomas through Knowing God Ministries and felt an instant attraction. When I recently heard her speak online, I thought of you. You can find the link to her talk below. I asked her to distill her thoughts in a blog. Thank you, Denita, for sharing your heart and wisdom with us.

Christ-Centered Amid These Times of Unrest

I cannot help but think about how people may feel during these times of unrest. People tell me they’re CONSUMED with feelings of discouragement, confusion, anger, anxiety, fear and even guilt. I want to address some of these feelings because they are affecting my brothers and sisters in Christ.Continue Reading

How You Can Overcome Hate

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“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday afternoon my husband and I strolled down Fayetteville Street in Raleigh from the State Capitol Building to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. We stopped to get fresh juice on a side street before returning to our car. After weeks of silent streets, it was a joy to see families enjoying the spring day. While restaurants were still closed or taking only sidewalk orders, life promised the return of normal. Little did we know that in a few hours this peaceful street would erupt in chaos as rioters smashed windows and destroyed property.

In sadness and horror, my family watched the local and national displays of evil spewed across our TV screen. A local news commentator apologized for the foul language being shouted in the background. A friend shared a text from her brother who serves with a neighboring police department.Continue Reading

Stop Stirring Up Anger

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Has anger ever gotten the best of you? Today, my AWSA sister and Bible teacher Kathy Collard Miller introduces us to her new study from the book of Proverbs and shares wisdom on how to manage anger.

Here’s Kathy…

As someone who has learned over many years how to diminish the hold of anger, I’m so grateful God inspired Solomon and other writers to pen Proverbs to teach us godly responses about anger and conflict. God knows humans will struggle with many areas of life. The battle began in the Garden of Eden and has never stopped.

After Adam and Eve sinned, destruction began with the murder of one son by the other. Though so close to the point of creation, the son refused to call upon God for help with conflict and deal with his anger.

God didn’t give up on His creation and gives practical help in Proverbs for anger. We have a choice about dealing with our human unpleasant emotions. We can choose destruction or act wisely motivated by trust in God.Continue Reading

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