by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 22, 2015 | Abuse, Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Eternal Perspective
Lord, why is this happening? I couldn’t believe it. I’d crossed the Atlantic Ocean only to be stuck in a car with someone extolling the brilliance and virtues of my worst enemy an ocean away. My companion’s words obliterated the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 13, 2014 | Abuse, Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Grief, Life Experiences
Trauma: An event or situation that causes great distress and disruption.[1] My father remarried one year after my mother died. Before the wedding, my soon-to-be stepmother said all she wanted was to have a family. Between her wedding and honeymoon she changed her... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 6, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Hope, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
“How can we mend our relationship if you won’t trust me?” “How can I trust you when you continue to lie?” Have you ever had such a conversation? The spouse reconciling with an erring mate, wants to trust, but is it sane to? Mistrust smears gray and black smudges over... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 22, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
The thought of spending an evening exchanging pleasantries with the one who stabbed you in the back can tie your stomach in knots. After you forgive, how do treat someone who hasn’t changed? Here are two guiding principles. Don’t face this alone Remember Jesus’ words:... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 15, 2013 | Anger, Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Infidelity, Life skills, Relationships
You’re attending an event. The person who wronged you will be there. You forgave them, but you don’t trust them. They show no evidence of change or remorse. Maybe they said they’re sorry “you’re hurt,” but they won’t admit their wrong. How do you handle the... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 1, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom
Today we look at the O in FREEDOM: Over and Over. Forgiveness is like cleaning a wound, the deeper the injury the more often you have to clean it, and the longer it takes to heal. Sometimes we have to forgive Over and over again. That’s why platitudes that heap guilt...
