by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 2, 2023 | Freedom, Leadership, Life skills, Love, Parenting, Trusting God
Is it loving or unloving to put limits on your children, yourself, or others? Do we encroach on individual rights when we say, “No”? My eyes must have widened when a mother with young children mentioned, “According to a parenting book, we shouldn’t tell our... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 13, 2013 | Battles, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Life Experiences, Life skills
“Do you think there are wounds that don’t heal in this life?” The women seated in the circle nodded at their friend’s question and looked to me. I had spoken on forgiveness, and the group wanted to discuss it. “Yes,” I said.... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 6, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Hope, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
“How can we mend our relationship if you won’t trust me?” “How can I trust you when you continue to lie?” Have you ever had such a conversation? The spouse reconciling with an erring mate, wants to trust, but is it sane to? Mistrust smears gray and black smudges over... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 29, 2013 | Battles, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
While traveling surrounded by the beauty of the Swiss Alps, my companion began to praise someone—my villain. Thousands of miles away from home, and the specter of my pain had found me. We hear forgiveness brings freedom and hope the memory of our pain will never... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 22, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
The thought of spending an evening exchanging pleasantries with the one who stabbed you in the back can tie your stomach in knots. After you forgive, how do treat someone who hasn’t changed? Here are two guiding principles. Don’t face this alone Remember Jesus’ words:... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 15, 2013 | Anger, Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Infidelity, Life skills, Relationships
You’re attending an event. The person who wronged you will be there. You forgave them, but you don’t trust them. They show no evidence of change or remorse. Maybe they said they’re sorry “you’re hurt,” but they won’t admit their wrong. How do you handle the...
