by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 25, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom
There comes a time in the process of forgiveness we must follow Nike’s slogan and just do it. The D in FREEDOM is Decide. Decide to forgive. We’ve discussed some of the benefits and barriers of forgiveness. Now Decide: To trust God’s character and forgive. To cancel... by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 22, 2011 | Abuse, Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Life Experiences
Larry was small growing up, but his older brother, Ron, towered above his peers. Larry didn’t fear bullies because he knew Ron was feared by any potential tormentor. Did you know that you have a fearsome big brother who protects you? I shudder for those who pick on... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 30, 2011 | Abuse, Battles, Betrayal, Life skills
In reporting the abuse of many young boys by their trusted priests, the media exposed an age old problem: wolves, robbers and thieves lurk in the sheepfold! And worse, they often pose as shepherds. John 10:1-18 describes the different types of people found in a... by Larry Wilson | Mar 14, 2011 | Betrayal, Healing, Infidelity, Newsletter, Relationships
If a chair fails to hold me up, I’m not going to trust that chair unless I know there’s been a change in its structural integrity. The same is true regarding trusting someone who has deeply hurt me. I can’t really trust that person until I know he or she has really... by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 7, 2010 | Betrayal, Christmas, Trusting God
The angel who delivered the remarkable news that Mary was to become pregnant with God’s Son disappeared as quickly as he had arrived leaving her alone. Who could she tell? Surely, no one would believe her. How could she tell Joseph? She needed time to process what had... by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 2, 2007 | Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Marriage, Newsletter, Relationships, Trusting God
Wouldn’t it be great if the world was full of people who were what they said they were, did what they promised, and were full of integrity. It is devastating to be betrayed by someone we have trusted. Betrayal on any level is painful at the very least, but on some...