by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 11, 2018 | emotions, Rest, Trusting God, Worry
What causes you to fret? Better yet, how do you stop fretting? Our insurance agency emailed me with information on how to post claims for Hurricane Florence. Not. a. good. sign. I opened my browser to see the latest storm update. It looks like Florence has targeted...
by Guest Post | Aug 21, 2018 | Grief, Personal Growth, Rest
Last week and this, I’m introducing a couple of different kinds of beauty opportunities for my female readers. Guys, you know that when your wife is happy, everyone is happy! Below, my friend Yvonne Ortega tells about a special weekend retreat she’s...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 10, 2018 | Rest, Worry
I can worry with my eyes closed. In fact, I’ve done some of my best fretting in my sleep. Even when I’m alert, worry drones on beneath the surface looking for an opening to pop through. My worries appear reasonable. Physical facts support them. But—and this is a big...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 21, 2016 | Faith and Salvation, Relationship with God, Rest
Do you promise yourself, one more thing and then you’ll rest. How do we know when we’ve done enough? Photo by: David Straight Sometimes, we must pause and refresh our bodies and reset our minds. Because my husband, Larry, and I are taking a few days away to do just...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 30, 2015 | Contentment, Eternal Perspective, Life skills, Peace, Rest
Peeling the previous day’s page from my daily calendar I read, “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15 NLT). The words arrested me. Most mornings I barely noted the daily verse, but this...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 15, 2015 | Contentment, Life skills, Rest, Work, Worry
Three unexpected surgeries and follow-up therapy within a span of a few months emptied our emergency funds. What happens when what you’ve put aside is not enough? Larry and I invited his mother to live with us when we saw her independence waning. But, she refused to...
