by Debbie W. Wilson | May 15, 2023 | Battles, Betrayal, Bible Study, Faith, Pain, Suffering
“Why did this happen?” My nine-year-old son’s question echoed my thoughts as he snuggled next to me in our oversized arm chair. His teacher had crushed his world that day. I later learned many students struggled under the new teacher. But my son was the first...
by Guest Post | May 8, 2023 | Battles, Life skills, Mother's Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, my good friend Lisa Grimes shares a tribute to her mother, Amy Edwards, who is one special lady. Lisa’s mom bakes my favorite dessert, flourless chocolate torte, for me every year for my birthday. She inspires many of us....
by Debbie W. Wilson | May 1, 2023 | Battles, Discernment, Parenting, Temptation, Wisdom
Jesse sat cross-legged, mesmerized by the dancing campfire enjoying its crackle and smoky aroma. He remembered watching fire dancers. If he could twirl fire, he’d show the school hotshots. He didn’t realize how close he’d inched to the fire until he...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 24, 2023 | Battles, Discernment, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
Over mugs of steaming tea, I asked my friend, “Can I ask you about the question you raised in Bible study a while back?” Her dark eyes widened. “What question? I don’t remember a question.” I’d worried I hadn’t answered my friend’s question correctly or that I had led...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 17, 2023 | Battles, Personal Growth
Fear of conflict caused a man to hang his head and stand silently whenever his new wife falsely accused his children. In private, he assured them, “I know what she said isn’t true.” But he continued to let her berate them in his presence to “keep peace.” His actions...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 13, 2023 | Battles, Love, Wisdom
According to our culture, love shields people’s sensitive feelings from hurt. According to God, love protects people’s eternal souls from harm. Biblical love won’t support actions and ideals that damage people. Hurt versus harm—there is a world of difference. When...
