Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

The 3 R’s You Need to Remove Fear

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“You will not fear the terror of the night,
  nor the arrow that flies by day.” ~Psalm 91:5 (ESV)

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My surgery had gone without a hitch. The mass my doctor was so worried about was benign. You’d think that would quiet all my concerns. But new ones darkened my slumber. I awoke to a fierce struggle in my mind.

I had a supervisor who once said, “If the devil can’t steal your victory he’ll try to steal your joy.” I’ve found his words to be true.

Two phone conversations and a YouTube video, the week following surgery, had sown seeds of doubt about my decision to keep my healthy organs. My doubts sprouted into suffocating fear during my sleep. Continue Reading

A Big God and Wonderful Counselor

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I had a problem. I had to make a decision and wasn’t sure what to do. Where do you find guidance when experts disagree?

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Those who follow my blog know I had surgery this spring. Assimilating the possibility of cancer and a torrent of information and opinions can be dizzying.

After my oncologist said he didn’t think I had cancer, I researched whether to keep my organs. Conventional medicine tends to view removing ovaries and Fallopian tubes as a smart preventive measure against ovarian cancer. They think it may reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer too—the cancers that killed my parents.Continue Reading

Are You Focused on the Right Name?

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Bad news is never welcome. Life altering illnesses, frightening rebellion in children, or marital infidelity is never convenient. Never.

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While some troubles are small, others are giants. And we never know when a giant will darken our door.

That’s why we need a Big God.

I’ve battled the health effects of being exposed to black mold for over a year. Thankfully, I feel stronger. But now I face another health battle. A sonogram and MRI showed a large mass that needs to be removed.

When my doctor referred me to an oncologist my giant changed names. Because cancer stole the lives of my parents, just scheduling an appointment with an oncologist at the cancer center caught my breath.Continue Reading

Bad News + Big God = Peace

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My doctor’s office called last week to tell me I need an MRI on my stomach. A previous sonogram had revealed a large mass. While I’m not excited about this, I am delighted over the many ways God has encouraged me since I learned about it.

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1st Comfort

After receiving my doctor’s report, I emailed some praying friends. My sister immediately prayed over the phone for me. Peace filled me. I’m convinced the prayers of God’s people have wrapped me in a blanket of supernatural calm.

2nd Comfort

My wonder-dog Max spurred the second source of comfort. Continue Reading

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