All in Perfection

The Strength of Meek

The Strength of Meek

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Christian Woman, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, God's Will, Healing, Holy Spirit, Identifying Leaders, joy, Leadership, loving others well, Mentoring, Peace, New Blog, Perfection, Personal Growth, Prayer, Responsibility, soul, spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Uncategorized, worship

Of recent days, we've witnessed society fueled by those who display the greatest passion with the loudest voice to a greater degree than ever before. Those who storm the gates with the most powerful force appear to receive the highest level of attention and response.  We’ve seen it in both the political arena, as well as world events.  It seems these individuals are both admired and revered as they desperately seek to command the greatest level of attention.  Whether they are brilliant, or as dumb as a doornail, we give them our attention…at least for a little while. 

Just Kill the Snake

Just Kill the Snake

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Disagreements, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, God's Will, Healing, Holy Spirit, joy, Leadership, loving others well, Mentoring, New Blog, Peace, Perfection, Personal Growth, Prayer, Responsibility, soul, spirit, worship, Spiritual Warfare

I killed a snake yesterday. I really did.  And it felt great!  No one was more shocked than me. Just a month ago, it would have been impossible for me to muster the courage to do such a thing. But yesterday…I mustered.  I felt empowered!  I was courageous! I was strong and fierce! “Don’t mess with me!” I boldly declared.  I certainly unleashed my inner Redneck on him.

Forgiveness Isn't...

Forgiveness Isn't...

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Christian Woman, Disagreements, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Freedom, Healing, Holy Spirit, joy, loving others well, Mentoring, Peace, Perfection, Personal Growth, Prayer, Responsibility, soul, spirit, worship, Forgiveness

You know when you hear a word for a phrase, over and over? It seems you can’t escape it’s invasion into your space.  Author Margaret Feinberg describes this as a “Sacred Echo,” when God is trying to get your attention or get a point across. This very thing happened to me this past week.  The word I kept hearing?  “Forgiveness.”  First, I saw it in a letter someone had written.  Then I heard someone say it out loud. Then I heard an analogy about forgiveness. Finally, I clearly heard God’s voice…”Cammie, you haven’t really forgiven ________.”  Awesome.  Just awesome. I thought this account had been cleared.

To Whom or What Does Your Soul Belong?

To Whom or What Does Your Soul Belong?

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Christian Woman, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, joy, loving others well, Mentoring, New Blog, Peace, Perfection, Prayer, Responsibility, worship, soul, spirit, Holy Spirit

My soul is my most precious possession.  It belongs to me and only me…unless I decide to give it away.  It is then that my soul belongs to whomever or whatever I choose.  Only I can make this eternal decision.  It is said that your soul is made up of three parts: body, soul and spirit.   It is priceless, and along with my heart, it is the greatest commodity that I possess. 

"Holy Spirit" Isn't the Name on Your Driver's License

"Holy Spirit" Isn't the Name on Your Driver's License

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Christian Woman, Disagreements, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, God's Will, Healing, Identifying Leaders, joy, Leadership, loving others well, Mentoring, New Blog, Peace, Perfection, Personal Growth, Prayer, Responsibility

She sat directly in front of me, nervous, scared and frustrated - rejected by those who claimed to be friends.  And if rejection in itself wasn’t enough, it was accompanied by accusation, judgment and criticism. She had been labeled as bitter and unforgiving, when those flinging the accusations were themselves withholding forgiveness.

When God Isn't Answering Your Prayers

When God Isn't Answering Your Prayers

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Christian Woman, Disagreements, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, joy, Leadership, loving others well, Mentoring, Prayer, Personal Growth, Perfection, Peace, Responsibility, worship, God's Will

We’ve all had prayers that we feel haven’t been answered. I know I have. You may even be in the midst of earnestly praying for something right now, and you’re wondering if God’s even listening. I’ve heard it said that when we are praying to God, there are three possible answers: Yes; No; or Not now.   But I believe there’s one more possible answer: “There’s a bigger picture here.  Are you willing to trust Me?”

Is Wounded Worship What He Had in Mind?

Is Wounded Worship What He Had in Mind?

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Christian Woman, Disagreements, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, joy, Leadership, loving others well, Mentoring, Peace, Perfection, Personal Growth, Prayer, Responsibility, worship

The worship music is playing.  The hearts, minds, and arms of those around you are extended in praise.  Yet, you manage to find yourself struggling to engage; to "feel" it; to even flat out participate. Has this ever happened to you?  I know it has me. It's at these times that your desire to offer heartfelt worship to the One you love seems much too inadequate.  Your mind tells you to “get over it,” but your heart won’t let you.

Faith Isn't a Formula - It's Messy and Real

Faith Isn't a Formula - It's Messy and Real

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, joy, loving others well, Mentoring, Personal Growth, Perfection, Peace, Faith

The greatest ingredient to strong faith is HONESTY – truthfully admitting “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24).  Faith is being authentic and honest with ourselves and God, constantly communicating with him, whether or not we feel strong.  When we’re doing it right, faith is real and raw. Faith is constantly asking God to help us believe, inviting Him into the situation and trying not to “will” it to happen in our own strength. Faith isn’t perfect.  Faith can even be messy. Mine certainly is.

Small Things Really Matter

Small Things Really Matter

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Emotional Health, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Healing, joy, Mentoring, Peace, Perfection, Personal Growth, loving others well

In preparation for each New Year, I always create a Spiritual Growth Plan.  It has nothing to do with resolutions. But rather, it’s a strategy set in place to help me grow, flourish, and of course, be challenged.  I requires me to seriously seek God, asking what my focus is to be. This year as I thought, prayed, and mapped out my new plan, I was challenged that it's not  just the big things, but the little ones that matter - not only in growth, but with how we make a difference in the world and eternity.

Don't Be Ugly

Don't Be Ugly

Cammie Wilson
Bible truths, Challenge, Choices, Emotional Health, emotionally healthy spirituality, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Freedom, Healing, Leadership, Mentoring, Perfection

What happened to “agreeing to disagree,” allowing each other the freedom to express a contrary opinion, without someone else hurling hurtful and downright abusive comments? Why are we seeing friendships literally destroyed right before our eyes, as insults are slung in contrast to previous professions of love?  Or better yet, what happened to keeping our opinions to ourselves? Do we really have to react by voicing EVERY SINGLE THOUGHT that comes into our minds?

Seriously, He's Not Disappointed in You

Seriously, He's Not Disappointed in You

Cammie Wilson
emotionally healthy spirituality, Emotional Health, Christian Woman, Choices, Challenge, Bible truths, Encouragement, Mentoring, Leadership, Perfection, Personal Growth

During one particular gathering, approximately one year ago, our Senior Pastor spoke of the concept of our personal view of our Heavenly Father being molded and shaped by what we have experienced with our earthly father.  Probably, like you, I’ve both heard and read this viewpoint many times.