by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 27, 2015 | Disappointment, Faith, Hope, Pets and Faith
“But my righteous one will live by faith” (Hebrews 10:38 NIV). I think standard poodles fall somewhere between people and pooches on the animal hierarchy—maybe slightly closer to people. Besides entertaining us, Max, our male standard, is like Nana, the canine nanny... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 1, 2015 | Disappointment, Discernment, Life skills
My friend’s son delighted our four-year-old one summer by inviting Brant to drive his battery-powered three-wheeler. Watching Brant’s delight planted an idea. A three-wheeler would make the perfect Christmas gift for him. My husband and I were thrilled that December... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 24, 2014 | Battles, Christmas, Disappointment, Joy, Thanksgiving
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. The lines at our grocery store and the pungent evergreens in the parking lot herald the best time of the year—right? Despite the lyrics of the seasonal song, for many, this is the worst—not the best—time of their year. I was... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 17, 2014 | Disappointment
“Attention. This is a test. How you respond will reveal your heart.” My husband recorded our children one night when they were very young. Unaware they were being recorded, they openly whined over having to go to bed instead of going out for ice cream. Later, when we... by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 29, 2014 | Battles, Disappointment
Polyurethane fumes assaulted my nose when I opened my car door. We’d spent a week out of town while our floors were being refinished. I couldn’t wait to see them. I peeked through the windows. My stomach folded. They didn’t look like the furniture I’d asked them to... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 12, 2014 | Direction, Disappointment, Life Experiences, Trusting God
I had an opportunity to participate in a program I felt would really help me and my ministry. The obstacle: cost. I could see the value, but my precious husband felt it was unnecessary. I felt deeply disappointed. I thought about how I could earn the money for it. I...
