Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

How to Make a Lot Out of Little

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My friend retired from work at the same time the prices of her two insulins shot up. One jumped to an over $900 copay for a three-month supply and the other to over $1000. This leap in prices and dip in income tempted her to fret.

But Sandi chose to embrace this as a faith challenge. God knew her needs. How would He supply? Should she lower her monthly missionary support?

We all face problems that overwhelm our resources. John 6:1-14 shows how God uses such times to wow us.

Feeding 5000 Hungry Men and Their Families

When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, ‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’ He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do” (John 6:5-6 NIV).

Jesus asked this only to test Philip. I wonder how Jesus hoped Philip would respond.

When I imagined how faith might reply I pictured Philip turning a puzzled face to Jesus. As understanding dawned, with a twinkle, he’d say, “What do You have in mind, Lord? Do I detect a miracle?”

But the real Philip looked at the crowd and said, Continue Reading

Do You Trust the Bible?

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Picking up the pad next to my bed, I jotted down another question. I thought the Bible was supposed to provide answers not more questions. Such was my typical Bible reading experience before I joined a Bible study group in college.

Cosette Resting on the Word

Unsure of what to expect, I agreed to attend a study my friend was hosting. I relaxed when the audio teachings were interesting and humorous. What fascinated me most was how the teacher used the Bible as if it were the authority on how to live.

Before this time, I’d approached the Bible as if I were the authority. The parts that supported my thinking, I kept. What didn’t, I blew off like dust collected from an age gone by.

My girlfriend had no idea her study was leading me to a fork in the road. Would I continue to rely on my limited understanding? Or, would I look to the Bible as God’s inerrant word for my life?

I chose my path. I began to read the Bible as if it pertained to me. The change turned my world right side up. Not only did the Bible start to make sense, the evening news and everything else came into focus.Continue Reading

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