by Debbie W. Wilson | Dec 16, 2024 | Battles, Christmas, Faith, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Stress, Trusting God
Do you remember the “Wet Bandits” in the original “Home Alone” movie? I’ve met another kind of bandit that cases our homes—the Christmas bandits. In a familiar parable, Jesus described four types of soil that show how our heart condition determines whether the...
by Larry Wilson | Dec 9, 2024 | Communication, Newsletter, Pets and Faith, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
Tis the season of gift giving. Have you ever considered the gift of correction? Larry talks about the power of constructive correction. The Gift of Correction “Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” ~ Proverbs 27:5 (NIV) George Brett languished in the minor leagues...
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...
