by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 12, 2019 | Relationship with God, Temptation, Trusting God
“Hurry Mom! Cosette ran off. Max came to get me,” my daughter called to me. I ran to the door and saw my 90-pound poodle staring up at me. “Where is she? Show me,” I said to Max. He raced around the side of the house and zipped up and down the line of the invisible...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 3, 2019 | Faith, Personal Growth, Purpose, Trusting God
How do you measure your worth? The paintings in an art gallery I visited were priced beyond my reach. I asked the expert what determined their worth. She said the artist’s contribution to art, such as innovation and techniques, played a factor. “But, bottom line, it...
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...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 22, 2019 | Eternal Security, Faith, Grief, Trusting God
I attended the funeral of one of the most robust, energetic, and alive people I’ve ever known. Death for Bruce is incomprehensible. And yet, he’s gone. The next day as our small group read John 11, the boldness of Jesus’ words to Martha struck me. Martha and...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 27, 2018 | Faith, Life Experiences, Thanksgiving, Trusting God
What does faith look like? Larry shared an experience that exemplifies faith to me. Larry wanted to tell a woman, I’ll call Jewel, about Jesus. But an inner restraint said, “Not now.” He prayed this woman would find the Lord and asked God for the right opportunity....
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 20, 2018 | Thanksgiving, Trusting God
Did you know that the Bible says it is wise to give thanks? So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants… Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephes. 5:17, 20 GW). I pulled my husband into a jewelry store to...