by Debbie W. Wilson | May 18, 2026 | Battles, Fear, Trusting God
“With so many friends in our age bracket experiencing illness and loss, do you ever feel concern for the future,” I asked my husband. “Yes, sometimes.” Larry then relayed a recent event that showed God’s tender care. A couple whose husband was about to undergo surgery...
by Larry Wilson | May 4, 2026 | Battles, Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Relationships
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8 NIV). Are you disappointed in yourself or a relationship? Many of us struggle to understand the connection between the Holy Spirit and relationships. A man recently...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 9, 2026 | Battles, Bible Study, Faith & Fear, Spiritual Growth
Discouragement can overwhelm us. In this excerpt from Little Strength, Big God I talk about how Joshua 1:8–9 and meditating on God’s Word defeated my discouragement. A simple email punched me in the stomach. It looked like my hard work on a project had failed. At...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 21, 2025 | Battles, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God, Trusting God
Years ago, an author I’ll call Jen was writing a book with her daughter Kristi to give both mother and daughter perspectives on incidents they’d shared. They’d agree on an event, write their perspective on that experience, and compare notes. Their list included a...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 7, 2025 | Battles, Blog, Contentment, Personal Growth, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God
At a young age, my talented son showed signs of perfectionistic thinking. He once brought home a paper from kindergarten covered in scribbles. At the top, his teacher had drawn a sad face in red ink. Beneath the scribbles, I could see he’d answered every question...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 16, 2025 | Battles, Bible Study, Discernment, Faith and Salvation, Trusting God
Have you ever noticed how opportunity and opposition often show up hand in hand? As I read the book of Ezra, I was struck by the relentless resistance the Jewish exiles faced while trying to rebuild the temple. Lord, You parted the Red Sea. Couldn’t You have protected...
