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
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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...
by Debbie W. Wilson | May 6, 2013 | Battles, Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Hope, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
“How can we mend our relationship if you won’t trust me?” “How can I trust you when you continue to lie?” Have you ever had such a conversation? The spouse reconciling with an erring mate, wants to trust, but is it sane to? Mistrust smears gray and black smudges over...