by Larry Wilson | May 4, 2026 | Battles, Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Relationships
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8 NIV). Are you disappointed in yourself or a relationship? Many of us struggle to understand the connection between the Holy Spirit and relationships. A man recently...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 20, 2026 | Christian Living, Giving, Spiritual Growth
On a beautiful spring day, some friends and I strolled along a private beach, enjoying blue skies and a refreshing breeze. Abruptly, one of them turned to me and asked how to tell a young missionary couple to stop asking her for financial support. She’d given once but...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 13, 2026 | Direction, Life skills, Relationship with God, The Bible
One night, my tender-hearted husband let our two standard poodles into our bedroom to sleep. All 87 pounds of Max stretched out on the floor on my side of the bed. His younger and smaller brother settled close beside him. Afraid I’d trip over them if I got up during...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 6, 2026 | decsion making, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God
“Please pray I’ll know God’s will.”“Pray my child won’t miss God’s will.”“Pray for clear direction.” Whether we’re choosing paint colors, a career path, or a spouse, we’ve all felt the pressure: What if I get this wrong? We want God’s “good, acceptable, and perfect...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 9, 2026 | Battles, Bible Study, Faith & Fear, Spiritual Growth
Discouragement can overwhelm us. In this excerpt from Little Strength, Big God I talk about how Joshua 1:8–9 and meditating on God’s Word defeated my discouragement. A simple email punched me in the stomach. It looked like my hard work on a project had failed. At...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 9, 2026 | Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God
It only takes a moment for ordinary life to turn terrifying. When our son was in kindergarten, a rare blanket of snow settled over our neighborhood. As dusk fell, my husband set off on foot to retrieve something nearby. Excited by the snow and unaware of the danger,...
