by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 9, 2015 | Addiction, Battles, Healing, Shame
The teacher scowled down her nose at two seven year old boys. “You should be ashamed. Why don’t you look ashamed?” The smaller boy, who’d grow up and become my husband, tugged his ear, “I don’t know how to look ashamed.” Whether we know the look of shame or not,... by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 26, 2015 | Grief, Healing, Life skills
One summer, on my way to clean up after weeding, I yanked up a dead shrub. Suddenly, all of my limbs were stinging. To my horror, I saw yellow jackets glued to my legs. When they wouldn’t let go, I wondered if I was going to die! After that experience, I considered... by Guest Post | Jul 6, 2015 | Healing, Life Experiences, Perspective
If you haven’t met Amy Carroll yet, you are in for a real treat! Enjoy her words today as we celebrate the release of her book Breaking Up with Perfect. *** As I rummaged through the damaged store, I hurried toward a colorful decoration that caught my eye. A... by Guest Post | Jun 29, 2015 | Battles, Forgiveness, Healing
Have you ever been asked to do the impossible? Like forgive and love the man who murdered your father? God gave Laurie Coombs that assignment. He then equipped her to do it. Her story was featured in Billy Graham’s film, Heaven. Her book, Letters from My Father’s... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 25, 2015 | Battles, emotions, Healing, Perspective, Spiritual warfare
“If what we believe doesn’t reflect the truth, then what we feel doesn’t reflect reality.” ~ Dr. Neil Anderson Many years ago a woman, I’ll call Joanna, came to me because of her struggle with anger. Her husband got the brunt of her rants. As we dug deeper, I learned... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 26, 2015 | Grief, Healing
A driver’s license had to be the next best thing to wings. As my sixteenth birthday drew near, I feared something would keep me from getting mine. My birthday fell on a Sunday delaying my dream one whole day. With my license finally in hand, I didn’t think...