by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 26, 2023 | Bible Study, Holy Spirit, Self-Control
I’ve heard more than one mom bemoan the choices their adult children are making. What do you do when you can’t stop the downward spiral of your health, finances, country, or loved one? Old Testament Daniel models a godly response. Daniel’s world spun out of control...
by Debbie W. Wilson | May 15, 2023 | Battles, Betrayal, Bible Study, Faith, Pain, Suffering
“Why did this happen?” My nine-year-old son’s question echoed my thoughts as he snuggled next to me in our oversized arm chair. His teacher had crushed his world that day. I later learned many students struggled under the new teacher. But my son was the first...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 21, 2020 | Joy, Life skills, Love, Rest
Do you carry an over developed sense of responsibility? When I feel overwhelmed or weary, I usually discover I’m feeling responsible for something beyond my control. For example, my desire to do a good job can subtly turn into pressure to make someone happy or not...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 22, 2020 | Betrayal, Eternal Perspective, Trusting God
Have you ever wondered why God allowed the COVID-19 virus to stop the whole world—and your world in particular? Or perhaps your life has been hijacked by another issue. Has He lost control? What good can come from this? As one who values efficiency, I don’t respond...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jan 14, 2020 | Faith, Perseverance, Prayer
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...