Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

How About a Fun Quiz on Hebrews 11?

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With the release of Little Faith, Big God just around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to offer a quiz to whet your appetite to know more about some of the people covered in the book. The answer key is at the bottom.

A Fun Quiz on Hebrews 11

  1. Who was history’s first martyr?
  2. Why was this person murdered?
  3. What preacher of righteousness failed to win any converts to faith in God outside of his family and yet is commended for his faith?
  4. According to Hebrews 11, how did the people of old earn a good reputation?
  5. Who was remembered specifically as pleasing God and for an unusual departure to heaven?
  6. What four men from different generations does Hebrews 11 name who, despite not seeing the fulfillment of God’s promise, died believing His promise would yet be fulfilled?
  7. Without what quality is it impossible to please God?

How did you do? Are you ready to discover more?

The stories of the believers named in Hebrews 11 inspire me. Continue Reading

How to Trust God with Delayed Answers to Prayer

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How do we trust God when our prayers seem to go unanswered? My friend and I prayed for her teenaged children who were rebelling against her faith and values. Nothing she did seemed to reach them. One day while reading the Bible she came across a verse that resonated with her.

 This is what the Lord says: ‘Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,’ declares the Lord.

‘They will return from the land of the enemy. So there is hope for your descendants,’ declares the Lord. ‘Your children will return to their own land’” (Jer. 31:16-17 NIV).

My friend believed this was God’s promise to her. She repeated “they will return” to herself when their behavior worsened. This word from God boosted her faith whenever she was tempted to worry.Continue Reading

What Can We Learn from a Watched Pot?

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Today I’m delighted to introduce you to one of my mastermind sisters and fellow authors. Deb DeArmond and I were paired up during our writer/speaker coaching certification program and became good friends. I know you will enjoy her wit and wisdom. Now here’s Deb…

A Watched Pot Never Boils

Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God! (Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG)

“A watched pot never boils, babe,” I advised my newlywed husband. He continued to stare at the pot filled with still stiff pasta.

Silence. Then, “What kind of pot is it?” he asked.

“A watched pot. You know–it will never boil.”

He turned quickly toward me. “Then why cook the pasta in it?”Continue Reading

How to Have 20/20 Vision for 2020

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I’m at the place I need glasses for night driving. But the best glasses don’t help if I don’t know where I’m headed. I want to know my destination before I take off. This is especially true when I travel abroad. I plan before I pack my suitcase.

A year is a lap in the journey of life. Bible teacher and author Ken Boa pointed out that most of us spend more time preparing for a week’s vacation than we spend planning the direction of our lives. The beginning of a new year is a good time to review our lives and consider where our habits are taking us in life.

One sage said, “Aim at nothing and you will hit it every time.” The Apostle Paul did not run aimlessly (1 Cor.9:26). We too need a clear aim.

6 Tips for Clearer Vision in 2020

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