by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 3, 2011 | Grief, Hope, Life skills, Peace, Relationship with God, Relationships
This week a call shocked me. I learned a friend’s husband of 35 years had died the previous day — the day after Christmas. As we talked I remembered Gary’s story of coming to Christ. I am sure he had no idea of the comfort and peace that one decision would... by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 23, 2010 | Disappointment, Eternal Perspective, Grief, Hope, Pain, Perspective, Trusting God
When someone recommends a book, I usually ask, “Does it have a good ending?” Knowing it will end well, helps me wade through the challenging parts of the story. Would it make a difference if you knew your pain had a purpose? What if you had a deep abiding assurance... by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 22, 2010 | Eternal Perspective, Faith, Grief, Hope, Life Experiences
Larry and I returned home happy and exhausted. I had just gone through a lifetime of memories and emotions. This weekend I united with cousins I hadn’t seen for decades. What joy to reconnect and meet some of their offspring. One said it had been forty years since our... by Larry Wilson | Nov 3, 2003 | Disappointment, Grief, Newsletter, Pain
All of us have felt the frustration of losing something rather important to us, such as a set of keys or that matching sock. But more devastating is facing the loss of something or someone that’s very important. Losses such as financial security, a marriage, a...