by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 21, 2024 | Battles, Direction, Discernment, Faith
Have you ever recognized a problem no one else seems to see or care about? You sound the alarm, and no one listens. How do we practice unwavering faith when facing problems we can’t control? 1 Samuel chapters 8-9 provide compelling examples of what to do—and what not...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 30, 2024 | Battles, Faith, Peace
Marnie sat by her husband’s hospital bed, one hand holding his and the other wiping away tears. “Marnie.” James’ dark brown eyes looked deep into hers. “I know where I’m going. I’m fine. I need you to know you will be fine too. Since I can’t help you see that I want...
by Guest Post | Sep 23, 2024 | Battles, New Book
I’m glad I live in an area that has four seasons. I’m also thankful we don’t have long, severe winters. Metaphorically, sometimes we must pass through difficult seasons of life. Today, AWSA sister and friend Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor tells about what...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 16, 2024 | Battles, Faith, Trusting God
Have you ever started a suspense story in which the tension exhausts you? Do you stop reading, skip ahead to see how it ends, or do you push through? If you trust the author, you probably read on. Some thrillers are too intense for me. The drama playing in our country...
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...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 22, 2024 | Battles, Life skills, Relationship with God, Spiritual warfare
Have you ever felt angry or ashamed when someone or circumstances kept you from meeting your standards? Your spouse made you late. Your child forgot her manners with your pastor. And your cheeks burned. I never considered myself to be a legalist, but failing to meet...