by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 23, 2010 | Disappointment, Eternal Perspective, Grief, Hope, Pain, Perspective, Trusting God
When someone recommends a book, I usually ask, “Does it have a good ending?” Knowing it will end well, helps me wade through the challenging parts of the story. Would it make a difference if you knew your pain had a purpose? What if you had a deep abiding assurance...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 28, 2009 | Christmas, Contentment, Disappointment, Faith, Pain
The cartoon Luann quipped “Does Christmas start up way too soon…or should it last much longer?” (Greg Evans 12/27/09) A friend commented, “Christmas is not an easy time. It leaves me feeling let down.” Why are post holiday blues so common? I’d like to hear your...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 29, 2009 | Disappointment, Marriage, Q&A
Question: Dear Debbie, Recently our family went on a trip. It was my husband’s birthday and since he likes to be outdoors, I wanted to organize a trip for him. He decided to make the arrangements tailored to what he wanted to do. The night before, we both talked...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 29, 2009 | Disappointment, Forgiveness, Newsletter, Regret, Shame
Are you haunted with the nagging sense that you were made for more than your normal experience? That there is some purpose, some meaning whose shadowy presence constantly eludes you? I believe the sad story of Eve unravels much of the mystery that plagues our...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 30, 2009 | Disappointment, Faith, Newsletter, Trusting God
Have you ever seen trouble brewing or feared unpleasant consequences if a behavior or course of action wasn’t changed, but had no power to stop it from happening? The incidents can range from something minor like, “That is going to break if it isn’t...
by Larry Wilson | Nov 3, 2003 | Disappointment, Grief, Newsletter, Pain
All of us have felt the frustration of losing something rather important to us, such as a set of keys or that matching sock. But more devastating is facing the loss of something or someone that’s very important. Losses such as financial security, a marriage, a...
