by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 17, 2025 | Bible Study, Holy Spirit
What happens when someone becomes intoxicated? If they’re intoxicated with love, they’re exhilarated. If they’re intoxicated with alcohol, they’re drunk. Intoxication changes our speech, responses, and attitudes. Ephesians 5:15–21 contrasts the influence of alcoholic...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 3, 2025 | Battles, Bible Study, Relationship with God, Spiritual warfare
When Samuel anointed young David to be the next king of Israel the Holy Spirit anointed him with power. …And David lived happily ever after. Right? Where did we get the idea that those who walk with God enjoy easy lives? Not from the Bible. David is one of countless...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 17, 2025 | Bible Study, Faith, Healing, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God, Trusting God
Do you know anyone who struggles to trust God? They can’t see the logic in His commandments or how they apply to them. Maybe you’ve felt like your heavenly Father has more important situations to handle than your needs. Why do some people trust God easily while others...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 10, 2025 | Battles, Bible Study, Forgiveness, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Survey, Trusting God
“And don’t say, ‘Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me! I’ll get even with them!’” (Proverbs 24:29 NLT) Have you ever noticed how the lovely colors and features of some fishing lures give them a jewelry-like beauty? But every lure, even...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 3, 2025 | Bible Study, Faith, Forgiveness
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” ~ William Barkley[1] We’ve read stories of how when others forgave heinous crimes, love and compassion for the wrongdoer replaced their former bitterness. But what if we’ve tried to forgive and that hasn’t been our...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 20, 2025 | Bible Study, Faith, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Trusting God
When I was little, I loved having Daddy put me on his shoulders, especially if we were swimming in a pool. Maybe you remember a parent carrying you to bed when you were sick or had fallen asleep in the car. When Corrie, our yellow lab, could no longer negotiate steps,...
