by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 29, 2010 | Easter, Hope, Joy, Relationship with God
In the South all of creation is proclaiming Easter! Resurrection is in bloom. But before spring we went through winter and Good Friday comes before Easter. When I was little I remember asking my mother why the day Jesus died was called “Good Friday.” I couldn’t... 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 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?”... by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 22, 2009 | Christmas, Faith, Gratitude, Hope, Relationship with God
“From this time on all generations will count me blessed,” Mary exclaimed after learning that she, an ordinary woman in a humble place, had been chosen by God to carry His Son. And she was right. Especially at Christmas, all around the world we remember and are amazed...