by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 18, 2023 | Christmas, Joy, Life skills, Peace
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” ~ 2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV One year, as Christmas approached, I found my “to-do” list growing by the yard as the days to Christmas disappeared. Feeling a sense of panic, I sat down with the Lord. As I listed each burden in...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 9, 2023 | Battles, Blog, emotions, Fear, Joy
As you look back over 2022, I bet you recall both highs and lows. Some years, the scales tip heavier on one side than the other. But life on planet earth is never without challenges. How do we safeguard ourselves from life’s inevitable punches? Paul offers some...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 24, 2020 | Joy, Thanksgiving
We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~ George Bernard Shaw 2020 has been one of the hardest years I can remember. I lost one of my best friends to cancer; several of my friends lost loved ones in unexpected tragedies; we’ve...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 21, 2020 | Joy, Life skills, Love, Rest
Do you carry an over developed sense of responsibility? When I feel overwhelmed or weary, I usually discover I’m feeling responsible for something beyond my control. For example, my desire to do a good job can subtly turn into pressure to make someone happy or not...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 21, 2017 | Joy, Relationship with God, Salvation, Thanksgiving
Last Tuesday, the company working to recover my computer files called. “Come see what we were able to retrieve. We couldn’t save everything.” I mentally brought each important file before the Lord. “Please save this one and this one,” I prayed. To have my...
by Guest Post | Sep 19, 2017 | Battles, Joy
I met Patty Mason this summer at an AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Association) conference. I asked her to share the habits that brought her joy after suffering with depression. Now here’s Patty. Are you struggling to find joy in life? Are you haunted or...
