Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

What Was Your Favorite Christmas Gift?

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Christmas often resurrects memories of childhood and Christmas past. Do you remember a favorite Christmas gift? Today, Cynthia Baughan Wheaton shares about her favorite Christmas present. I asked her to share because she also has a book that will interest many of you in this time of economic change. Now here’s Cynthia.

My Favorite Christmas Gift

For years – actually, decades – I considered one Christmas present to be my obvious favorite. When I was eight, Santa left me a Deluxe Reading Dream Kitchen, a long name for what I have simply called my Barbie kitchen. Incredibly, the fashion-doll-scale plastic kitchen had a working sink and dishwasher, light-up burners, a turning rotisserie in the oven, table settings and detailed food. An incredible set with 176 pieces! No wonder I was speechless as I took it all in. I was almost afraid to touch anything because it was so wonderful.Continue Reading

How to Overcome Personal Weakness

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Our bathroom light switch quit working. Debbie reminded me a few times. “I’ll take care of it,” I assured her. But I kept procrastinating.

I’m not mechanical. I dreaded the task because I feared a disappointing outcome. Gary Larson must have had people like me in mind when he created the Far Side comic that shows a teacher pointing to a drawing of a screwdriver delineating the handle.

A shift in focus brought the change I needed to get moving. I decided to tackle the project because it was the loving thing to do—not just the right thing. When loving Debbie became my focus, my self-critical spirit faded. Love is a more powerful motivator than feeling responsible.Continue Reading

A Little Something to Brighten Your Christmas

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I love Christmas! The sights, sounds, and scents invite us to savor life. But Christmas summons unwanted emotions as well as good ones. In light of this, some of my author friends have joined together to offer you gifts that touch this variety of needs. I trust you’ll find something just for you. Hopefully, you’ll open many gifts below that will delight and hearten you.

Merry Christmas,

Gifts to Brighten Your Christmas

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5 Ideas to Make Christmas Decorating Easy and Meaningful

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My living room looked like a tissue bomb exploded when we began unwrapping crates of ornaments. I love Christmas, but the decorating process can be overwhelming. My friend Tara Furman just released a new book with our mutual friend Lisa Grimes. I asked them to share some tips with you to tickle your creativity and help you enjoy preparing your home for this most wonderful time of the year.

Here’s Tara… 

I am grateful the Christmas season is upon us. It’s been a roller coaster of a year and I’m ready to focus on the One whom one day, “the government will be on His shoulders. He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 emphasis added.)

As we decorate our homes in honor of Jesus, below are a few simple ideas my friend and award winning decorator, Lisa T. Grimes shares in 25 Days of Christmas for Your Heart and Home. They are sure to make your home a little cozier and easy for you!

As we #decorate our homes in honor of Jesus, here are a few simple ideas from 25 Days of Christmas for Your Heart and Home for you to try this #Christmas. @KnowingGodTara Click To Tweet

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