by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 22, 2016 | Contentment, Thanksgiving
“What if you woke up this morning and found the only things you had left were the things you thanked God for yesterday?” ~ Terry Shock I am afraid I would lose many of the treasures I take for granted. What about you? In celebration of Thanksgiving... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 23, 2015 | Contentment, Peace, Relationships, Thanksgiving
One Thanksgiving I told a relative how much our son enjoyed going to her house for special occasions. “He probably wouldn’t feel that way if you did more,” she said. Ouch. She was at my house for Thanksgiving. I obviously hadn’t met her expectations. Jesus’... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 24, 2014 | Battles, Christmas, Disappointment, Joy, Thanksgiving
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. The lines at our grocery store and the pungent evergreens in the parking lot herald the best time of the year—right? Despite the lyrics of the seasonal song, for many, this is the worst—not the best—time of their year. I was... by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 19, 2012 | Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationship with God, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to remember the blessings we enjoy and thank the Giver of every good and perfect gift. This annual practice of giving thanks should also be a personal way of life. Thankfulness paves the road to a happy and contented heart. Thankful people are... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 17, 2012 | Battles, Contentment, Life skills, Relationship with God, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not my first response to irritation. But since God’s commandments are not burdensome, when He says to always give thanks, He must want to lighten my load, not weigh me down. In context this wisdom reads: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as...
