Battles Archives - Debbie W. Wilson

How to Be Thankful When You Don’t Feel Thankful

April 30, 2019 by Debbie Wilson 22 Comments

Every time I slid behind the wheel of my cheerful yellow car, I gave thanks. The Lord had provided this used car at an affordable price just in time for a cross-country trip. It was perfect for hauling my toddler and preschooler and a direct answer to prayer. That’s why I couldn’t understand why I had to lose it.

My husband, Larry, and I spent a month on a mission trip in Eastern Europe. The experience filled our hearts and emptied our pocketbooks. Our mission organization required us to raise money for our salary and the trip. Donations came in designated for the trip, however, we returned to short paychecks. We realized some donors had diverted their regular support for our trip, not added to it.Continue Reading

A Poodle, a Dirty Diaper, and Grace

March 10, 2019 by Debbie Wilson 22 Comments

I asked my special friend Dottie Stam to share a story with you that she told at Bible study. Her comical retelling of what could have been a tragic incident with her standard poodle will entertain and challenge you. Now, here’s Dottie.Continue Reading

Is There a Thief in Your Mind?

February 5, 2019 by Debbie Wilson 16 Comments

This weekend a friend brought up my health. She asked how Satan might be using my health challenges to stop me from reaching my purpose. Her question caught me by surprise—and turned on a light.

“Oh my,” I gasped. “The book I’ve put on hold is called Little Strength, Big God!”

I chose that title because that theme tied the biblical characters I was studying together. Now, I was the one with little strength.

My friend Linda’s question made me realize I’d taken my health issues as a reason to put the book aside. Continue Reading

When You Are Weak and Weary

January 29, 2019 by Debbie Wilson 26 Comments

I recently experienced the power of community. After 16 days of taking oral chelators for heavy metal poisoning, I was beyond exhausted—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I couldn’t hold two thoughts together, let alone think of putting together and presenting a talk.

I asked a closed Facebook group to pray for me. Hoping for some inspiration, I picked up Robert Morgan’s The Strength You Need, a book a friend had given me. It took me to Nehemiah 8:10:

Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

The author pointed out that although we may feel powerless against emotions that come upon us, we have some level of control over our attitudes. Heeding his wisdom, I selected a channel of praise music on my Pandora app and began to sing.Continue Reading

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