Thoughts By Debbie West

2026-03-25

The Lost Art of Listening

Lord, I live in a world full of people who desperately want to be heard. Help me be a better listener to You and to the people around me. Amen.

2026-03-08

Quiet Significance

Social media has seeped into every aspect of our lives. It's popular because it allows us to keep in touch with people.

2026-01-22

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.

2026-01-20

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

2026-01-13

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

2025-11-29

Never Alone

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

2025-11-21

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.

2025-11-06

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.

2025-09-23

Family Responsibility

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

2025-07-28

Don’t Think Too Much

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

2025-05-14

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

2024-07-12

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.

2024-06-29

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.

2023-12-01

The Teacher’s Voice

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

2023-11-17

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.

2023-09-26

Humility Toward Each Other

What do you do when you hear that someone was hurt by something you did?

2023-03-06

Why Don’t You Ask

Relying on God takes practice. Seeking Him daily through prayer and asking for what we need for the day means we must trust Him to provide. As we learn to trust in His daily provision, the anxieties of our own efforts are lessened.

2023-02-24

Transforming Power

My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts more like Christ. As a result, I can live the abundant life he promised.

2023-02-15

Be In the Moment

Lord, help me not give in to fear when speaking about you. Give me confidence in the Spirit’s ability to give me the right words to say at the right time. Amen.

2023-02-07

Talk is Cheap Love Is Priceless

“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” 1 Corinthians 13:1

2022-09-25

Freedom in the Truth

Anger is often a masking emotion. It usually masks fear, disappointment or any number of other emotions.

2022-07-18

The Snare of Seeking Approval

Through God’s restoring power in my life, I have more peace and less anxiety. I’ve learned that He loves me as I am, imperfections and all. He will guide me if I take the time to be still and listen to His voice.

2022-06-26

Called to be What He Made

Like a piece of art reflects the heart of the person who made it, we reflect the heart of God.

2022-05-03

Accepting the Life You Didn’t Expect

PRAYER: Lord, I am struggling. I want to be okay with my present circumstances but I can’t get there. I admit I want something else. Show me how to be at peace. Amen.