by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 17, 2023 | Battles, Refreshing Faith, Relationship with God
Can misery lead to meaningful change? An excerpt on Gideon from Little Strength, Big God answers this question. Don’t miss the link to a podcast with Tina Yeager. I’m grateful to Tina for discussing Little Strength, Big God with me on her Flourish-meant...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, Life Experiences, Refreshing Faith, Thanksgiving, Writing
“What can we do to bring you out of hiding?” My extraverted friend said with an exaggerated sigh. “I’m not hiding,” I said. “I just don’t like being the center of attention.” Building up to the release of Little Strength, Big God required stepping out of my comfort...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 17, 2023 | Battles, Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
I couldn’t shake the yucky oppression that clung to me like a giant spider web. I’d confessed every known sin. I’d thrown in some possible ones for good measure. Nothing helped. That evening as I turned onto a back road the purity of unspoiled fresh snow arrested me,...
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...