by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 24, 2023 | Battles, Discernment, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
Over mugs of steaming tea, I asked my friend, “Can I ask you about the question you raised in Bible study a while back?” Her dark eyes widened. “What question? I don’t remember a question.” I’d worried I hadn’t answered my friend’s question correctly or that I had led...
by Guest Post | Apr 3, 2023 | Life skills, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God, Spiritual Growth
Annie Yorty and I participate in an online Christian blogging community. I appreciate her heart and wisdom. To celebrate the release of her new book From Ignorance to Bliss, God’s Heart Revealed Through Down Syndrome, Annie shares about keeping in step with...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 27, 2023 | Broken Relationships, Communication, Refreshing Faith, Relationships
I walked away from a conversation massaging my injured feelings. I felt like the victim of a dozen papercuts. Replaying the conversation offered no insight. What had triggered my friend’s barbs? Another friend said her family member calls to say how much she loves...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 30, 2023 | Aging, Blog, Perseverance, Refreshing Faith
Has pain ever tempted you to wish your days away? Years ago, one of George MacDonald’s short stories struck me. I could relate to the boy in the story who wanted to speed through the hard parts of life. While I don’t remember the name of MacDonald’s story or its...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 16, 2023 | Battles, Life skills, Marriage, Personal Growth, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Relationships
Most people agree it isn’t fair to expect someone to read your mind. But how many of us have expected our spouses to accomplish that impossible feat? Larry and I returned from our honeymoon excited to begin our new life together. I’d never found it hard to live...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 2, 2023 | New Year, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Ps. 34:19 NASB 1995). Is it just me or has your corner of the world had more than its normal share of afflictions in the last few years? Too often, I hear of a loss or injustice...