by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 29, 2009 | Newsletter, Parenting, Trusting God
What do these examples have in common: a. A conscientious parent sharing custody with an errant spouse, b. An unwed mother giving up her child for adoption, c. A parent sending his child off to war? The illusion of control is comforting to us all, but when we face a...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 29, 2009 | Disappointment, Forgiveness, Newsletter, Regret, Shame
Are you haunted by the nagging sense that you were made for more than your normal experience? That there is some purpose, some meaning, whose shadowy presence constantly eludes you? I believe the sad story of Eve unravels much of the mystery that plagues our...
by Larry Wilson | Jun 3, 2009 | Broken Relationships, Communication, Newsletter, Relationships
Hillary Clinton blamed a “right wing conspiracy” for the mountain of moral and ethical issues that dogged her husband. Sammy Sosa, blamed a “mix up” in using an illegal corked bat which he said had been intended to provide greater entertainment...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 30, 2009 | Disappointment, Faith, Newsletter, Trusting God
Have you ever seen trouble brewing or feared unpleasant consequences if a behavior or course of action wasn’t changed, but had no power to stop it from happening? The incidents can range from something minor like, “That is going to break if it isn’t...
by Larry Wilson | Mar 1, 2009 | Battles, Newsletter, Perspective, Relationships
Living a good life which includes closeness with God, loving others and doing well personally is often a battle. God says that we will have a fight on our hands when we pursue a good life. (Timothy 1:18; Ephesians 6:10-12) Though no battle is pleasant, the hidden...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 3, 2009 | Eternal Perspective, Faith, Life skills, Newsletter, Purpose
Life is not always black and white. There are “bad” people who sometimes do good deeds. And there are “good” people who perform wrong and unkind actions. II Chronicles 14-16 tells the story of King Asa who started his reign in righteousness. He...
