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 | Nov 28, 2022 | Faith, Gratitude, Newsletter, Peace
I shivered in my seat and tried to flex my frozen toes as I listened to fellow students thank God for our situation. Who thanks God for broken-down buses in freezing weather? Did I mention we had no heat? After several breakdowns on icy mountain roads and not knowing...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 2, 2021 | Battles, Faith, Peace, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God, Strength, Trusting God
“Would you pray for me?… It goes against my convictions to promote what they’re telling me to teach.” Or “My company said they’ll terminate everyone who isn’t vaccinated by November 24.” I’ve received too many such requests recently. Breadwinners feel the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 18, 2020 | Battles, Bible Study, Fear, Peace, Rest
Our family includes two standard poodles. They’re playful, affectionate, and smart. When they were young, they also loved to romp in the mud. A photo of Max and Cosette standing at my French doors with topknots flattened by rain and mud up to their necks reminds me of...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 2, 2020 | Anger, Forgiveness, Peace
“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Saturday afternoon my husband and I strolled down Fayetteville Street in Raleigh from the State Capitol Building to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. We stopped to get fresh juice on a side street...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 28, 2020 | Battles, emotions, Peace, Trusting God, Worry
A friend recently remarked, “I’m starting my morning wondering what new loss or bad news the day will bring.” 2020 has punched many people in the gut. Has a long battle or diet of bad news caused you to fret? Whether your enemy is physical, emotional, or spiritual, I...
