by Debbie W. Wilson | May 15, 2023 | Battles, Betrayal, Bible Study, Faith, Pain, Suffering
“Why did this happen?” My nine-year-old son’s question echoed my thoughts as he snuggled next to me in our oversized arm chair. His teacher had crushed his world that day. I later learned many students struggled under the new teacher. But my son was the first...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 30, 2022 | Grief, Hope, Refreshing Faith, Suffering
I enjoy author and blogger Nancy Head’s writing. Nancy has graciously given me permission to share her post on how God used one brother’s suffering to inspire another to reach greater heights. Here’s Nancy. Meaning and Purpose in Pain The Lord is...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 1, 2022 | Battles, Grief, Prayer, Suffering
“For whom or what are you willing to die?” A presenter posed that question as a tool to help us identify our calling and purpose in life. Two days later I received an email from Intercessors for America with a plea for prayer from Ukraine that included this line....
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 7, 2020 | Easter, Pain, Suffering
Have you ever noticed how some wisdom is gained only through pain? The Psalmist wrote, “My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees” (Ps. 119:71 NLT). A recent struggle concerning our puppy reminded me of this as my spiritual eyes...
by Guest Post | Nov 19, 2019 | Suffering, Work, Writing
Southern suspense author Leanna Sain just released her new novel Hush. When Leanna told me where she wrote her book, I asked her to tell you about it and to introduce Hush to us. I think this is a lesson in how to channel despair into hope. Now here is Leanna…...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Mar 26, 2019 | Eternal Perspective, Hope, Suffering, Trusting God
When a fictional protagonist acts out of character, I know I lack the full picture. Yet, when the actions—or lack thereof—of someone I love injure me, I’m offended. They should know better. Why do I give made-up characters slack and assume the worst about those I know...
