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...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 4, 2024 | Faith, Hope
Will you be celebrating the election results—or mourning? I care deeply about this election. As I’ve prayed and read my Bible, I discovered some good news—and a warning—whether my candidate wins or loses. I hope it will encourage you when your emotions threaten to run...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 21, 2024 | Battles, Direction, Discernment, Faith
Have you ever recognized a problem no one else seems to see or care about? You sound the alarm, and no one listens. How do we practice unwavering faith when facing problems we can’t control? 1 Samuel chapters 8-9 provide compelling examples of what to do—and what not...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 14, 2024 | Bible Study, Faith
I internally sighed watching my high school teacher joke with the football players and cheerleaders gathered around his desk while we ordinary students did busy work. I didn’t learn much biology that year. My teacher cared more about scoring points with the cool kids...
