Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

Opportunities for You Right Now

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For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” (2 Tim. 1:7 NLT).

In light of all that is going on with the coronavirus, I sent my weekly post out early. If you missed it, click here to read “What Would Jesus Say to You About the Coronavirus?”

Opportunities

  • Larry and I are still offering coaching and counseling. We are happy to meet with you over the phone or internet if it isn’t a good time to come in. So, if you are confined and want to talk, contact us at 919 469-2477 or by email.
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  • Give Yourself a Break from Worry and Regret e-book is available for $.99. Or you can get the paperback that covers ten topics.
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  • Could your faith use a boost? I’m offering an on-line study for women on my eight-chapter book Little Faith, Big God. We’ll meet Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 EST over Zoom. Our first meeting will be March 24th, 2020.
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    There is no cost to join the group. You only need to read the chapter for the week and come ready to discuss it. This is an opportunity to encourage one another in our faith. Watch the trailer here. If you are interested, please contact me so I can email you a zoom invitation.

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How to Build Better Relationships with Encouragement

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How do we build better relationships? One way is to be an encourager. Exxon Mobil promised their gasoline would put a tiger in your tank. Encouragement provides the tiger energy boost our friends and loved ones need. We build better relationships when we fill our friends’ tanks with encouragement.

Encouragement comes in different forms. The Bible says our words have the power to bring life. “The soothing tongue is a tree of life (Pro. 15:4 NIV). Applauding the qualities we notice in people encourages them and can promote spiritual faith. I know it gives me a boost when Debbie compliments my work or appearance.Continue Reading

Grace, Grapes, and Glory

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I’m delighted to introduce you to Lisa Worthy Smith. The analogy she drew from making grape jelly is a wonderful reminder for us when we feel crushed.

Now here’s Lisa…

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After collecting the pods of juiciness, their first stop is the sink for a washing. They appeared pretty clean so, when a large hairy spider ran for his life, (over my finger) I almost did too. Two more crawlies were discovered and removed, along with those grapes that had not matured.

Their next stop was the cook pot. Now grapes have a tough skin, so it is necessary to crush them to reveal the succulent insides that ultimately provide the flavor for the jelly. The skin and seeds and insides are boiled all together for a good ten minutes. As the heat rises, the aroma of each grape is released leaving no doubt of what is happening.Continue Reading

Celebrating a Big God

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My shoulders slumped when I remembered my upcoming appointment with the oncologist. How I wished my doctor’s appointment and my “speak and sign” at Barnes and Noble weren’t on the same day.

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I straightened and said out loud, “I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done” (Ps. 118:17 NIV).

Lord, it sure would be nice if we got some good news before I have to speak, I prayed.

I realized no matter what news I got, it wouldn’t change who God is. I would still tell what my Big God had done for me. But good news would make it more fun.Continue Reading

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