Posts by Debby Davis
Leah
She had dreamed these dreams for years — always familiar, yet always just out of reach, as though she could almost grasp them if she stretched far enough. They felt so real that she could not tell if she was sleeping or awake. She walked through fields of golden grain, the stalks swaying gently in…
Read MoreJob
“What is it about that man? He is always blessing the Lord.” The two men walked in silence for a long time. Finally, the older turned to the younger and said, “Can you believe him? After all he’s lost? What’s wrong with him?” The younger man stared at the ground, his sandals scuffing the dirt.…
Read MorePractice Life
This morning, I was thinking about a conversation I had with my dad, several years ago. It was about the killing of a nurse in Buffalo. The alleged shooter, a surgeon, had served 18 years as a decorated special forces soldier. As we reflected on how tragic the situation was, my dad brought up another…
Read MoreThe Friend Who Calls Us by Name
Sitting in the living room of our temporary apartment, my husband napping on the couch beside me, I thought about how fast this mission trip had gone. We had spoken in different churches, Fred had taught in two Bible schools, and I had spoken at two ladies’ conferences. Fred had also checked on the orphanage.…
Read MoreStanding Firm in Hope
Noah Wall, now a vibrant and intelligent nine-year-old, did not always start life on such a joyful note. His parents, Shelly and Rob, were initially filled with excitement as they anticipated the arrival of their baby. However, their joy turned to heartbreak when a routine ultrasound revealed shocking news: their unborn child had no brain…
Read MoreEndurance in the Storm
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton set out on what would become one of the most legendary survival stories in history—the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Shackleton’s goal was ambitious: to cross the Antarctic continent from sea to sea, via the South Pole. However, before the expedition could even reach the continent, disaster struck. Their ship, the Endurance,…
Read MoreBuilding on the Rock
Once upon a time, a wise man and a foolish man set out to build their homes. The wise man carefully selected a rock, sturdy and reliable, as the foundation for his house. He knew that a strong foundation was crucial for weathering any storm. The foolish man, on the other hand, chose a sandy…
Read MoreWhen Life Isn’t Fair
Have you ever heard a child argue about fairness when their parents say “no” or ask them to wait? The child might exclaim, “But that’s not fair! My brother got to do that!” This cry for fairness is a common reaction, but the reality is that life often isn’t fair. This concept is deeply rooted…
Read MoreStanding Alone
One of the most compelling aspects of the Noah’s Ark story is his unwavering faith in the face of widespread skepticism. Noah was not merely building an ark; he was declaring a divine warning of impending judgment. He tried to convey to his neighbors, friends, and extended family that a catastrophic flood was coming to…
Read MoreStand Firm
In a time of severe oppression, when the Israelites were suffering under the Midianites, Gideon was hiding, threshing wheat in a winepress to avoid detection (Judges 6:11). This scene painted a grim picture of Israel’s plight. Amidst this, the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and declared, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior”…
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