by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 29, 2022 | Discernment
“Debbie, thank you for your prayers. But we lost. Instead of looking at the man’s extensive record of abuse and drug addiction, the judge chose to believe the best. The man promised to do better, so the judge granted joint custody.” Emotion choked me. How could this...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 19, 2021 | Battles, decsion making, Direction, Discernment, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
Several years ago, circumstances beyond my control threw me into a dilemma. The person connected with me had very strong feelings on moving ahead. But I felt no peace taking the path they pursued. Time was ticking, and I had to give my decision. I knew what I wanted....
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 24, 2021 | Betrayal, Bible Study, Broken Relationships, Discernment, Relationships
Unsafe people live, work, and worship among us. They insert themselves as experts on social media. They may appear friendly and helpful. But a dark streak lurks beneath their scrubbed exterior. How do we recognize unsafe people? Laban, whose name means white, was a...
by Debbie W. Wilson | May 25, 2021 | Direction, Discernment
Are you using your discernment? When I was seven, my uncle brought his fiancé to meet the family. She was striking in appearance and wore a big smile. But something about her made me uneasy. “I don’t like her,” I confided to my mother. After my uncle married, this...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 4, 2020 | Discernment, Love
Love makes the world go ’round. Love songs move our hearts, and love moves people to heroic deeds. So, what is love? And what role does it play in everyday life? The Bible says God is love (1 Jn. 4:8). The One who spoke the world into being, chose the color of your...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 16, 2019 | Broken Relationships, Communication, Discernment, Life skills, Wisdom
Have you heard, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” While this adage provides a reminder to not gossip, is it biblical? Our family met a delightful woman in Switzerland who offered to show us around. We traveled in two cars. I rode with our...