by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 23, 2026 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Relationships
The transformation of Charles Dickens’ miserly, people-hating Scrooge into a generous benefactor has warmed the hearts of generations. Maybe, like me, you’ve found yourself joining Albert Finney’s Scrooge in singing “I hate people.” Rubbing up against certain people...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 15, 2026 | Bible Study, Suffering and Hope
What do you say to someone who’s just lost her only child? Is there anything you can say? When a mother mourning the death of her son poured out her heart to me, mine broke with hers. At the end of our session, she surprised me by thanking me. Unlike someone else...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 2, 2026 | Bible Study, Faith & Fear, Spiritual Growth
Are you familiar with when/then thinking? You know, when we promise ourselves… When my husband changes, then I’ll quit nagging. When this bill is paid, then I’ll stop worrying. When my son gets a real job, then I won’t fret. When I get a diagnosis, then I’ll relax....
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 26, 2026 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Spiritual Growth
Consider the difference between people who collect shells along the ocean’s edge and those who scuba dive into its depths. Both ways of exploring offer pleasure—but only one reveals the ocean’s mysteries. Scripture works the same way. Some truths invite a surface...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 12, 2026 | Bible Study, Relationship with God
The start of a new year is a good time to review our habits and strengthen ones that may have waned. Many Christians want to benefit from reading the Bible yet struggle to experience lasting change. This week, in Bible study, we discussed why we study Scripture and...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 6, 2025 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Faith and Salvation, Spiritual Growth
In an age of grace, some Old Testament stories jar me. While I can’t wrap my mind around some of them, I recognize their warning. Today, God may not strike us dead when we sin, but sin is no less serious. And how we—especially God’s people— treat God matters. 1...
