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Thoughts By Debbie West

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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June 29, 2024

Kindness to a Thief

No one wants to be in relationship with someone who they think disapproves of them. No one wants to know a God they think will zap them at every wrong move.

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December 1, 2023

The Teacher’s Voice

Be conscious of where your mind goes today. direct your thoughts back to God and His Word.

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November 17, 2023

Capture Our Thoughts

“If I don’t think about everything that makes me anxious, what am I going to think about?” I asked my counselor. I had to laugh at hearing myself ask the question out loud.

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