by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 23, 2012 | Disappointment, Pain
Larry and I were newlyweds when we met Patti and her husband over dinner. Her alert dark eyes struck a sharp contrast next to her mellow husband’s pale features. Her questions seemed genuine, not prying. In a matter of moments I felt connected to her. About ten years... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 2, 2012 | Easter, Pain
A young woman called her mother after watching The Passion of the Christ, “I forgot,” a sob escaped her lips, “I forgot what He went through for us.” For many of us, the crucifixion of Christ has been neatly filed away as a fact of the faith, shielding us from... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 4, 2011 | Healing, Hope, Life skills, Pain
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.... by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 28, 2011 | Battles, Healing, Life Experiences, Pain, Peace, Relationships
“I am afraid that I am watching my anorexic daughter die,” the words released tears of concern. The woman next to her squeezed her hand. She understood her concern, just that weekend her son had given them a scare in his recovery process from his own problems. One by... by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 15, 2011 | Broken Relationships, Life Experiences, Pain, Relationships
“What do I do, the distressed woman sitting before me asked?” “What do you mean?” I asked, “Are you asking how to change him?” So often that is exactly what we want to know. How can I open the eyes of my loved ones and help them escape their bondage and destructive... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 15, 2010 | Disappointment, Eternal Perspective, Faith, Healing, Hope, Pain, Perspective, Prayer
And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Steve Saint’s father Nate was martyred by the Wadani Indians in Ecuador when Steve was only five. At 35, while visiting a remote part of...