by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 21, 2014 | Easter, Eternal Security, Grief, Hope
The day before Easter my daughter attended the funeral of a young man killed in an accident. This was also our family’s first Easter without my beloved aunt. These events reminded me of a Bible passage that beautifully juxtaposes the hope of Easter with death... by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 9, 2013 | Christmas, Faith, Grief, Hope, Trusting God
Recently I was pondering the angel Gabriel’s words to Mary that first Christmas. “For nothing will be impossible with God,” (Luke 1:37). In other words, Mary, you’re right, it is impossible for you, a virgin, to have a baby. But it’s not... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 4, 2013 | Direction, Eternal Perspective, Hope, Suffering
How do we thrive in tough times? The patriarch Joseph was familiar with suffering and injustice. He also knew how to prosper in terrible circumstances. Like Frank Lebby Stanton’s poem, he knew how to “Keep A-Goin’!” Genesis 39 tells what happened to Joseph after his... by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 2, 2013 | Eternal Perspective, God's will, Hope
I believe in a type of prosperity gospel. Before you agree or disagree, please hear me out. I’ve seen people injured by the so-called prosperity gospel. One man’s friends told him if he believed, his young son would be healed. He believed with all the faith he could... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 29, 2013 | Healing, Health, Hope, Smoothies
Attention: the following information can change your life. Some claim it saved their lives.[1] No kidding. Would you like any of the following? A more positive mood More energy Better digestion Improved skin tone Weight loss Keep reading. I’d already planned to write... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 10, 2013 | Broken Relationships, Healing, Hope, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
My stomach tightened. Within an hour two unconnected people had crinkled their noses and doubted my practices in two different areas. Their thoughts didn’t cause me to doubt my views, but their implied disapproval still felt bad. I wondered why. The story of Abraham...