by Larry Wilson | Nov 1, 2008 | Newsletter, Shame
Have you been embarrassed recently? It can be uncomfortable. Sometimes, in hindsight, the experience can amuse us. However, there are types of embarrassments and humiliations that don’t bring us amusement, but rather destructive feelings and attitudes.... by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 1, 2008 | Marriage, Newsletter, Relationships, Uncategorized
Last time we began looking at the controversial verse in Ephesians 5:22, “Wives be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” We looked at the context of walking in love and wisdom and being governed by the Holy Spirit with the aim of husband and wife... by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 1, 2008 | Marriage, Newsletter, Submission
The Southern Baptist Convention created a stir over it a few years ago. In a Republican presidential debate Governor Mike Huckabee was questioned about it. Are wives supposed to submit to their husbands? Is that what the Bible teaches? If so, what does that mean and... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 2, 2008 | Direction, Newsletter, Trusting God
Jesus promised that He leads His own, and His sheep follow Him because they know His voice (John 10). Have you ever had trouble discerning His voice? I have. I believe Jesus when He says He will lead me and I will hear and follow. In Romans 8:14 we are told that the... by Debbie W. Wilson | May 2, 2007 | Direction, Newsletter, Perspective, Trusting God
I don’t like emotions like dread or fear. I instinctively avoid uncomfortable or dangerous places. I like the adage, “Look before you leap.” And the softer the landing the better! Yet I want to live a life of courage and faith. Recently Elijah the... by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 2, 2007 | Betrayal, Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Marriage, Newsletter, Relationships, Trusting God
Wouldn’t it be great if the world was full of people who were what they said they were, did what they promised, and were full of integrity. It is devastating to be betrayed by someone we have trusted. Betrayal on any level is painful at the very least, but on some...