by Debbie W. Wilson | Feb 10, 2025 | Battles, Bible Study, Forgiveness, Refreshing Faith, Refreshing Relationships, Survey, Trusting God
“And don’t say, ‘Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me! I’ll get even with them!’” (Proverbs 24:29 NLT) Have you ever noticed how the lovely colors and features of some fishing lures give them a jewelry-like beauty? But every lure, even...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 16, 2019 | Broken Relationships, Communication, Discernment, Life skills, Wisdom
Have you heard, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” While this adage provides a reminder to not gossip, is it biblical? Our family met a delightful woman in Switzerland who offered to show us around. We traveled in two cars. I rode with our...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 25, 2019 | Broken Relationships, Forgiveness, Relationships
“How can we mend our relationship if you won’t trust me?” “How can I trust you when you continue to lie to me?” Have you ever had such a conversation? For example, the spouse, reconciling with an erring mate, wants to restore trust, but can s/he? Mistrust smears gray...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 18, 2019 | Forgiveness, Relationships
You forgave, but they never apologized or changed. How do you treat them going forward? How do you handle someone you’ve forgiven but don’t trust?
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 11, 2019 | Forgiveness
I merrily pumped our backyard seesaw oblivious to any hazard. My small foot slipped, and the rusty edge of the pedal carved a long, jagged gouge across my right ankle. Pain seared through me like a lightning bolt. I didn’t think it could get worse—until my mother...