by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 15, 2024 | Battles, Personal Growth, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual warfare, Strength
Where are these worms coming from? A few years ago, dead worms littered our basement floor. We put new weather-stripping on the French door and resealed the windows—to no avail. Sometime later I noticed the ceramic tiles between the tub and toilet lifting off the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 17, 2023 | Battles, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
I couldn’t shake the yucky oppression that clung to me like a giant spider web. I’d confessed every known sin. I’d thrown in some possible ones for good measure. Nothing helped. That evening as I turned onto a back road the purity of unspoiled fresh snow arrested me,...
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 | Jun 7, 2022 | Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
“Here ya go.” I handed the package of hot food to the hotel receptionist where we were staying. The delicious fragrance gave the contents of hot buffalo Brussels sprouts away without her having to look. Her hand covered her mouth and emotion filled her eyes and choked...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 11, 2022 | Battles, Life skills, Spiritual warfare
Before we look at how to stop negative self-talk, let me describe my battle with it. Years ago, a knowledgeable guide delighted our group of moms and kids on a fieldtrip to a local historical site. But I sensed her emptiness and wanted to talk to her about the Lord....
by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 19, 2021 | Battles, decsion making, Direction, Discernment, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
Several years ago, circumstances beyond my control threw me into a dilemma. The person connected with me had very strong feelings on moving ahead. But I felt no peace taking the path they pursued. Time was ticking, and I had to give my decision. I knew what I wanted....
