Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

You Can Enjoy the Bible With These 3 Shifts

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A Good News Bible and tiny notepad graced my nightstand through my teen years and college. After climbing into bed at night, I’d read a passage and jot the questions my reading inevitably raised, questions I thought could only be answered in heaven. I was wrong.

During my senior year in college, a Christian retreat peaked my hunger for God. I joined a Bible study led by one of my girlfriends. The Bible came alive and began to make sense. Instead of coming away with only questions, I began to receive answers and hope.Continue Reading

How One Woman Used Bad News to Upgrade Her Life

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How do you respond to bad news? When my friend Dawn Wilson learned her cancer had returned, the Lord showed her how to upgrade her life. I asked Dawn to share her insights with you.

How to ‘Occupy’ until Jesus Returns

When I recently found out I was out of remission with Multiple Myeloma the Lord gave me the word “OCCUPY.”

When I recently found out I was out of remission with Multiple Myeloma the Lord gave me the word “OCCUPY.” @dawnmariewilson #RefreshingFaith Click To Tweet

Jesus uses this word in a parable found in Luke 19:11-26. Verse 13 in the King James Version says, “occupy till I come.”Continue Reading

Mothers Day Treasures – Showing Love to My Adult Kiddos

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With Mothers Day approaching, I reached out to Julie Lavender. Besides being a wonderful model for mothers and grandmothers, Julie has two books I know you’ll want to check out. Following Julie’s inspiring ideas are some resources for parents of prodigals. Now Julie…

With Mothers Day around the corner, my thoughts wander to my four, now-adult children who’ve flown the coup to parts unknown. Well, that’s not completely true – one child lives upstairs temporarily until he finds an apartment close to his new job and, well, the location of the other three are known to me … just farther from my doorstep than I’d like.

Yet, they are all living the exact lives I prayed for them from the time they were born – walking with the Lord, accomplished the education goals they set for themselves, established in jobs they love, healthy, and full of joy. I’m grateful God gifted me with these four kiddos to raise and treasure.Continue Reading

Finding Light When the Path Is Dark

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One night, my tender-hearted husband let our two standard poodles into our bedroom to sleep. All 87 pounds of Max stretched out on the floor beside me. His younger and much smaller brother settled close beside him. Afraid I’d trip over them if I got up in the night, I decided to move them to their usual sleeping spot.

I trudged upstairs with Strider, my smaller boy, in tow and headed back for my stubborn boy Max. On my return, I met Max climbing the steps. Good, I didn’t have to drag him to his bed.

Finally, I could settle down. I strode the few feet to my bed in the dark and fell—hard. Max had wadded the rug beside my bed in protest before leaving. Continue Reading

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