Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

Is There a Thief in Your Mind?

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This weekend a friend brought up my health. She asked how Satan might be using my health challenges to stop me from reaching my purpose. Her question caught me by surprise—and turned on a light.

“Oh my,” I gasped. “The book I’ve put on hold is called Little Strength, Big God!”

I chose that title because that theme tied the biblical characters I was studying together. Now, I was the one with little strength.

My friend Linda’s question made me realize I’d taken my health issues as a reason to put the book aside. Continue Reading

Are You a Victim of the Enemy’s Deception?

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An email from the address of a friend said she was stranded overseas. Someone had stolen her passport and wallet. She urgently needed to borrow some money. However, the tone of the email didn’t sound like my friend. Suspecting deception, I didn’t send money.

A week later, my friend emailed to say her account had been hacked. “Don’t send money. I’m not overseas,” she said.

The source of a message affects its interpretation. Knowing its validity determines our response and whether or not we become victims.

Fraud is a bigger issue than having our money scammed. People’s souls and quality of life are at stake. Below are some considerations to protect you from being duped.Continue Reading

Why Suffering for Christ Is a Privilege

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“It’s a pri-vi-lege. It really is,” my daughter drawls when our male standard poodle swishes his derrière in front of you to be scratched. Those who’ve met Max know she’s right. It is an honor to be picked to pet his long back.

Did you know the Bible calls suffering for Christ a privilege?

When I joined Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) out of college one questionnaire asked if I was familiar with spiritual warfare. I wasn’t. But I am now.

Every time I write a book or prepare to speak at a conference or retreat I experience battles on many fronts. I find myself wondering if it’s worth it. I’ve joked that if I have to live my message I think I’ll write and speak on gardens in Europe.

That’s why this verse in Philippians stopped me.Continue Reading

How to Stop Negative Self-Talk

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Who hasn’t experience negative self-talk? Years ago, a knowledgeable guide delighted our group of moms and kids on a fieldtrip to a local historic site. But I sensed her emptiness and wanted to talk to her about the Lord. My conversation didn’t go as I’d hoped.

Accusations pelted me as I drove away, “Why did you say that? You really botched an opportunity. You’re a poor excuse for a Christian.”

Have you ever left a conversation where you wanted to help someone know God better and been besieged by negative self-talk? Or maybe you attended a Bible study and left feeling like you shouldn’t have opened your mouth.

Have you ever wondered what’s up with that?Continue Reading

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