by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 7, 2022 | Refreshing Faith, Spiritual warfare
“Here ya go.” I handed the package of hot food to the hotel receptionist where we were staying. The delicious fragrance gave the contents of hot buffalo Brussels sprouts away without her having to look. Her hand covered her mouth and emotion filled her eyes and choked...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 25, 2018 | Discernment, Life skills, Spiritual warfare
An email from the address of a friend said she was stranded overseas. Someone had stolen her passport and wallet. She urgently needed to borrow some money. However, the tone of the email didn’t sound like my friend. Suspecting deception, I didn’t send money. A week...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Nov 2, 2015 | Life skills, Spiritual Growth
I picked up a couple of splinters in the palm of my right hand last week. Because I was out of town, I didn’t have anything with which to remove them. Since they were small I hoped they’d work their way out. Instead they grew tender, red, and swollen. By the...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 31, 2015 | Battles, Spiritual warfare
Time was ticking and I had to give my decision. I knew what I wanted. But every time I thought about saying, “no,” doubt assailed me. You’re wimping out. If you had faith you’d say yes. I thought my doubt was a nebulous feeling that sprang from uncertainty. But, I’ve...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 3, 2015 | Battles, Spiritual warfare
C. S. Lewis’s book series The Chronicles of Narnia transports us to far away places and portrays the spiritual battles we face in life. In The Magician’s Nephew, a beautiful and cruel witch eavesdrops on two children, Digory and Polly, and learns Digory’s...