Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

What Poodles Show Us about Blissful Productivity

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Before I share today’s blog I wanted to update you on my writing. Last week I signed a contract with Leafwood publishers for my next Bible study whose working title is Little Women, Big God. I also have a new Facebook page. I wanted to invite you to drop by and let me know your thoughts. Thanks to all who’ve visited and liked the page. Your encouragement has been wind in my sails. Now for today’s thoughts.

Do you believe you were created for blissful productivity, not just activity? My poodles daily demonstrate the joy that comes from doing the work we were designed for.

Squirrel Spotting
Squirrel Spotting

Every morning Max and Cosette take up their poodle patrol posts. They take guarding the bird feeder from squirrels seriously. Tremors course through Cosette’s smaller body when one appears. Her luminous brown eyes beseech me. Max yelps, “Hurry, hurry!”

I stand aside so their rush through the door won’t knock me down. They zip across the yard, squirrels dart off in every direction. Max and Cosette leap up and down in jubilant celebration. “Well done,” they seem to say.

My face broadens into a grin. Poodle joy is contagious.

Since my dogs’ joy gives me pleasure, do you think God’s happy when we enjoy our lives and work? I do. After all, we’re made in His image.Continue Reading

Staying Up in a Down Economy

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Maybe you know that “stressed” spelled backwards equals “desserts.” Besides chocolate, are there some constructive ways for handling the stress of a depressed economy and the pressure to provide? Last week I received this comment to a previous blog (Why Can’t I Step Out in Faith?):

“Hi Debbie,

… by the world’s standards, I have a “great” job in that I’ve moved to upper management, I make more money than I ever dreamed possible, and yet, I’m so unhappy. I have a wonderful family, but the higher you move up the corporate ladder, the more that is required of you. To keep the job, the salary, and all the things the world says you should aspire to and be so grateful for – and I am grateful for the blessing of this job – you have to be willing to auction off more and more of yourself: your own values, your family, your time with God, your soul’s cry for something more…”

I appreciate this woman’s openness, and I know her words echo the sentiments of countless others. Her comment coupled with the words of Hosea 2:5,8 spurred me to reflect on the source of the stress that comes from striving for financial security. In this economy, many feel extra pressure to sell out to keep that job that provides a check, but robs them of everything else they value.Continue Reading

Q&A: Why can’t I step out in faith?

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Question:

Hi, Debbie –
My name is Jenny and I live near Asheville, NC. where I expect the market for personal coaching services is great and far enough away from you that we would not be competing in each others markets.

I have a very good job with a premier diversified corporation as a Global Customer Support Manager.  I am 48 an have been with the corporation since I was 18 approaching my 31st anniversary with them in May 2010.Continue Reading

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