Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

How One Woman Used Bad News to Upgrade Her Life

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How do you respond to bad news? When my friend Dawn Wilson learned her cancer had returned, the Lord showed her how to upgrade her life. I asked Dawn to share her insights with you.

How to ‘Occupy’ until Jesus Returns

When I recently found out I was out of remission with Multiple Myeloma the Lord gave me the word “OCCUPY.”

When I recently found out I was out of remission with Multiple Myeloma the Lord gave me the word “OCCUPY.” @dawnmariewilson #RefreshingFaith Click To Tweet

Jesus uses this word in a parable found in Luke 19:11-26. Verse 13 in the King James Version says, “occupy till I come.”Continue Reading

The Weight of Hidden Anger

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Did you know that anger sometimes presents itself as agitation or depression? Today, Larry shares how he dealt with his anger.  Now here’s Larry.

Anger: “Distress, displeasure, and hostility from being injured, mistreated, or opposed.” Webster

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city” (Pro. 16:32 ESV).

Have you found yourself agitated or down? You may be carrying some hidden anger.

Among the most beneficial abilities God provides is the ability to resolve anger (Jas. 1:19). Not just outward manifestations but also suppressed anger. Some of the angriest people I’ve encountered have been pleasant on the outside yet surprisingly vicious.Continue Reading

God Hates Sin, but He Loves You

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Have you ever wondered how God looks at you after you sin? Maybe you even wonder why God hates sin. The following story illustrates how God can hate sin and love us even after we mess up.

My husband Larry joined Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) out of university. Ken was Larry’s housemate and trainer. Both men married the same year, and our daughters were born the same week.

Ken was a talented worship leader and gifted Bible teacher. Those who knew Ken saw his winsome spirit. Those who met him for the first time noticed his distorted physical frame.    Continue Reading

Watch God Make a Lot Out of Your Little

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Where do you need God’s provision? Do you need more time, energy, money, or talent?

My friend Sandi retired from work at the same time the prices of insulin shot up. One jumped to over a $900 copay for a three-month supply and the other to over $1000. The leap in prices and dip in income tempted her to fret.

But Sandi embraced this as a faith challenge. God knew her needs. How would He supply? Continue Reading

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