by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 5, 2013 | Battles, Fear, Life Experiences, Pets and Faith, Relationship with God, Trusting God
The grace and beauty of Max’s movements captivate me. I think of a thoroughbred racehorse when he gallops across our yard, head and tail held high. But lately, something has been wrong. He’s stood at the window and watched Cossette, his younger half-sister,...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 15, 2013 | Faith, Fear, Pets and Faith
I knew my backyard neighbor was outside when I heard our two standard poodles barking at the hedge. Barking is part of their watchdog DNA. But barking at neighbors is rude. I called Max and Cosette to quiet them. Cosette threw back her head and pranced toward me, tail...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 21, 2010 | Faith, Fear, Hope, Relationship with God, Trusting God
“I have commanded the ravens to provide for you.” 1 Kings 17:4 The prophet, Elijah, faced Ahab, Israel’s wicked king, and pronounced God’s judgment, “No dew nor rain in the next few years.” Israel and her king had forsaken God in wickedness and idolatry and God was...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 9, 2010 | Career, Courage, Eternal Perspective, Faith, Fear, Perspective, Trusting God
Maybe you know that “stressed” spelled backwards equals “desserts.” Besides chocolate, are there some constructive ways for handling the stress of a depressed economy and the pressure to provide? Last week I received this comment to a previous blog (Why Can’t I...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 31, 2010 | Courage, Faith, Fear, Life skills
Playing off of Psalm 139 I have a good friend who quips that she is “fearfully made.” I don’t think of myself as a fearful person, but if I’m honest, I am much more fearful than I care to admit. Fear and worry go hand in hand. When I was single I worried I would...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 19, 2010 | Battles, Faith, Fear, Healing, Hope, Life skills, Pain, Perspective
“I just feel so sad,” a lovely Christian lady confided. Her sadness came from having to witness a close family member’s disappointments and losses. She also felt responsible for every family member’s welfare. “What if an aged uncle didn’t take his medicine on time?”...
