Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

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

Are You Spreading Fear or Faith?

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Our family includes two standard poodles. They’re playful, affectionate, and smart. When they were young, they also loved to romp in the mud.

A photo of Max and Cosette standing at my French doors with topknots flattened by rain and mud up to their necks reminds me of this stage. They couldn’t understand why I didn’t swing open the door to welcome them inside when they were so pleased with themselves.

Of course, you know why I didn’t let them in. Muddy dogs—even dearly loved ones—contaminate all they touch.

I don’t know why young poodles are drawn to mud. Neither do I understand why I’m drawn to fear and worry. Attraction to bad news must be universal because that’s what news programs cover. It should be called the 6 o’clock bad news!Continue Reading

Help to See the Truth

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Are you close to someone who struggles with seeing truth? It might be your child who doesn’t see her beauty or your spouse who doesn’t recognize the treasure of his family. It could be you, who can’t see your ability or potential with God.

Clear vision comes from the heart. We enhance heart vision when we fast and pray (Eph 1:18, Mk 9:29, 2 Cor. 6:7, Jn 8:43, 44). These spiritual actions remove spiritual blindness. Throughout the days I fast and pray, God will often do the following:Continue Reading

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