by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 10, 2015 | Battles, Faith, Fear, Spiritual warfare
Boo! What scares you? When I asked my small groups what kept them tied to their burdens, most of their answers boiled down to fear. Fear of: disappointing someone the future failure harm loss I certainly can relate to all of these. Last week, a shadow of fear crept...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 10, 2014 | Eternal Perspective, Faith, Fear, Grief, Hope
My friend and I share the same loss. Breast cancer stole both our mothers at relatively young ages. Before her death, my friend’s mom told her about a dream she believed came from God. In the dream, an irresistible light beckoned her into another world. She yearned to...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 27, 2014 | Faith, Fear, Life Experiences, Peace, Rest
Playing off of Psalm 139:14, my friend Sandi likes to quip that she is fearfully made. The mounting bills for the overages on our home renovation made me identify with Sandi. By: Ryan Wick Every time I thought I was caught up, another bill arrived. My email delivered...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 31, 2014 | Battles, emotions, Faith, Fear, Life Experiences, Life skills, Peace
I’m a woman of faith who wrestles with doubts. Not doubts about whether God exists or if He’s good. My doubts are more about whether I’ll miss His will or if I’ll like His will for my life. These concerns sabotage my ability to rest in God. Photo by: Robert...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 17, 2014 | Faith, Fear
It was only Wednesday. A month of stress had been packed into a half a week. A time of contemplative reflection with some godly gals had been just what I needed. The tension in my neck finally relaxed—until I returned home and my daughter pointed to a puddle on the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 12, 2013 | Direction, Faith, Fear, Life Experiences, Relationship with God
I went snow skiing for the first time when I was twenty-two. Wanting to be frugal, I bought a multi-day pass. The first day the wind was fierce, the sky cloudy, and the slopes icy. I slid and fell more than I skied. I left terrified to return. That night I wrestled...
