by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 5, 2024 | Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God
God recently provided three gentle reminders that He created me to enjoy Him and the life He’s provided. Are you enjoying the pleasure of God’s company? The Discipline of Celebration I was surprised and delighted to discover that Celebration is one of the spiritual...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 29, 2024 | Bible Study, Faith, Life skills, Personal Growth, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God
Have you considered the benefits of having God’s Word in your heart? Maybe a more important question is how do we secure God’s Word in our hearts? Are there ways that work for aging brains? Benefits of Having God’s Word in Our Hearts First let’s recall some of the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 8, 2024 | Bible Study, Life skills, Refreshing Faith
Sizzling North Carolina temperatures this July 4th proved too much for our air conditioner. Our dog Strider pawed his favorite air vent on the normally cool pine kitchen floor, trying to coax it to release cool air. Larry texted our A/C man. He was at the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 1, 2024 | Bible Study, Ministry, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual Growth
One year my husband and I decided to start the new year with a detox diet. I bought the cookbook, and together we shopped for the natural ingredients we’d be eating. The diet included a variety of good foods, so it didn’t look too difficult. But the detox banned one...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 24, 2024 | Bible Study, Marriage, Personal Growth, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
“Debbie, you really stirred things up last night,” our missionary host said. “When you speak to the pastors’ wives, please don’t mention anything that deals with marriage relationships.” My eyes widened. Our host had explained the machismo mindset among the men of El...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 10, 2024 | Discernment, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
I took a moment to savor the soft morning light splashing rainbows off the chandelier’s crystal pendants and lighting the face of an orchid. My response intrigued me since the sliver of light peeking through my drapes the previous night had irritated me when I was...