by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 20, 2025 | Bible Study, Faith, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Trusting God
When I was little, I loved having Daddy put me on his shoulders, especially if we were swimming in a pool. Maybe you remember a parent carrying you to bed when you were sick or had fallen asleep in the car. When Corrie, our yellow lab, could no longer negotiate steps,...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 13, 2025 | Aging, Bible Study, Faith
I doubly feel the swiftness of passing years in January. The month not only marks a new calendar year; it’s my birthday month. A couple of years ago I listed 15 Bible verses on aging that seemed to resonate with people. Today let’s address some fears and...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 30, 2024 | Bible Study, Faith, Forgiveness, Relationship with God
During my nineteenth summer, my girlfriend and I visited my aunt’s family in Sweden. They took us to Dalarna for their historic Midsummer festival. We stayed in a charming stuga (cottage) by a clear lake surrounded by trees and wildflowers. Having come from Georgia...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 16, 2024 | Battles, Christmas, Faith, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Stress, Trusting God
Do you remember the “Wet Bandits” in the original “Home Alone” movie? I’ve met another kind of bandit that cases our homes—the Christmas bandits. In a familiar parable, Jesus described four types of soil that show how our heart condition determines whether the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 18, 2024 | Faith, Relationship with God, Thanksgiving
For what are you giving thanks this Thanksgiving? Here’s a lesson from our late, great yellow lab. Our lab Corrie knew the boundaries we’d set for her. No climbing on the furniture. She also knew our schedules. Sunday mornings the house emptied when we left for...
by Guest Post | Nov 11, 2024 | Aging, Faith
Those of us of a certain age can relate to my friend and fellow author Kim Henry as she shares her thoughts on aging. Enjoy her post and be sure to check out the link to the introduction to her new book Do I Still Matter, Secrets of Aging with Faith and Purpose. I...
