by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 20, 2023 | Battles, Grief, Hope, Thanksgiving, Trusting God
How do we trust God when He allows loss and pain? I love the holiday season. But holidays can punctuate life’s losses.
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 10, 2023 | Eternal Perspective, Eternal Security, Fear, Grief, Wisdom
Would you rather attend a party or a funeral? Seems like a silly question. Yet King Solomon wrote about the value of visiting a house of mourning. Better to spend your time at funerals than at parties” (Eccles. 7:2 NLT). Last month offered me more funerals than...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 20, 2022 | Fear, Grief, Hope
Screams from the car’s backseat jolted author Frank Peretti as he drove his family. A bee buzzed around his allergic son. Gripping the steering wheel with one hand, Peretti snatched the bee with his other. After a moment, he released it. “Daddy, Daddy, it’s still...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 30, 2022 | Grief, Hope, Refreshing Faith, Suffering
I enjoy author and blogger Nancy Head’s writing. Nancy has graciously given me permission to share her post on how God used one brother’s suffering to inspire another to reach greater heights. Here’s Nancy. Meaning and Purpose in Pain The Lord is...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 16, 2022 | emotions, Grief, Refreshing Faith
“As one who’s been through loss, what can you tell me about how to grieve well? How does knowing Jesus change how you grieve?” I was sitting with a young woman after her father’s funeral. “I can’t say I know how to grieve well,” I said. “But I’ll share some things I...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 9, 2022 | Grief, Purpose, Refreshing Faith
Jon left this earth with a splash. But his life will ripple through eternity.