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Thoughts By Debbie West

January 22, 2026

God Doesn’t Need Pretty Words

I’ve known many believers, both young and old, who don’t like praying out loud in a group because they don’t feel like they have the right words to say.

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January 20, 2026

Nothing to Fear

When we experience storms in life, how do we tend to act? Jesus said: ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’” Mark 4:40

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January 13, 2026

True Confession

Have you ever had a secret? “Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all of you who are upright in heart!” Psalm 32:11

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November 29, 2025

Never Alone

As a single woman, I have a lot of freedom. But with freedom comes occasional loneliness.

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November 21, 2025

The Gift of Experience

In the fall I found myself in a very deep pit. I was over-committed, exhausted, stressed out, and severely depressed.

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November 6, 2025

The Worry-Free God

Thought: Write down some of the things you worry about on a regular basis. Ask God to show you where this worry comes from.

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September 23, 2025

Family Responsibility

Are you frustrated and worn out from endlessly helping relatives? When is enough enough? What is the right thing to do?

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July 28, 2025

Don’t Think Too Much

The invitation is simple. It’s time to trust His leading. We need to serve our neighbors without fear.

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May 14, 2025

Unnecessary Fighting

I cannot count the number of times I have worn myself out getting ready for a battle I knew was coming. I planned what I would say and how I would respond to the other person

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July 12, 2024

Compelled by Love

Is serving God your obligation or passion? I was sitting alone in a hotel room in Rome, thinking to myself, “Why am I here?” I grew up believing that in order to be a good Christian, I needed to do certain things.

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