Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

How to Let Your Light Shine

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How do we live as light in a dark world that grows darker by the day? Because of the COVID restrictions in our area, I don’t enjoy going out anymore. I can’t see people’s faces because of their masks. I can’t understand them when they speak from a distance with voices muffled by masks. The added chemicals many use to disinfect their stores trigger breathing issues in me. I feel trapped in a B-rated thriller.

Riding home Saturday night with my husband after one such experience, the bright moon caught my attention. “Look how bright that small sliver of moon is,” I said.

The moon’s brightness stood in beautiful contrast to a day that had been gray, windy, and even briefly snowy. Seeing it helped me understand an admonition from Scripture that applies to the times in which we live.Continue Reading

How to Forgive Yourself

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Do you have trouble forgiving yourself? My husband Larry talks about how to forgive yourself and shows why it is important. Here’s Larry.

We’ve heard, forgiveness is divine. Forgiveness removes the burden of guilt and relieves the hurt from being wronged. Yet, I find many overlook a type of forgiveness which is essential—the choice to forgive ourselves.

A young man who battled a sexual addiction told me he carried shame from what he’d done and who he’d become. He believed God had forgiven him, yet he hadn’t forgiven himself. Because of this, he carried his past with him which weakened him in his battle against current temptations (Heb. 12:1-2).Continue Reading

Are You Ready to Walk in Faith?

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How do we learn to walk in faith? Many of us can point to a fork in the road where we had to choose between faith, fear, or some other option. Horace Williams faced that fork as a young adult when a stroke took away the life he’d taken for granted. Like many who choose faith, he can now look back on that tragedy and see God’s mercy. I know you will enjoy and be challenged by his message today as we celebrate the release of his new book The Furnace of Affliction!

Are You Ready and Willing to Walk in Faith?

Do you remember the last time you were afraid?   I mean, a time when you were truly terrified. I’m not referring to the last horror movie you watched. (I don’t watch them myself because I don’t enjoy the idea of scaring myself to death!) No, I’m more interested in the time when you let fear paralyze you from doing something you were called to do—a moment when you allowed fear to interfere with your walk in faith.Continue Reading

How to Protect Your Work From Loss

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The pit of my stomach rehashed my loss. I replayed the scenario chiding myself for not being more assertive. I’d told the Apple tech my computer stored all of my talks, articles, manuscripts, records—and much more. “Please don’t wipe it clean unless you know my backup has them.”

He glanced at the back-up and said, “You’re fine.”

“You can see the files?” I pressed.

“You’re good. Your files will be back in two hours,” he said.

Ten techs and as many days later, no one had been able to retrieve my files. The tech at another company listened to my story and pointed to a poster that reminded everyone to “back up your backup.” Where had this warning been when I needed it?

Our Work Will Be Tested

It hurts to lose your work. Even burning a home-cooked meal stings. The Bible warns us against the pain of loss.Continue Reading

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