Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: A Christmas Call to Worship

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV) If your calendar looks like mine, you and I will be “dancing as fast as we can” this month to…
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The Privileged Life: Thankfulness in Advent

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” (Psalm 100:4 NKJV) ’Tis the season for the flurry of gift-buying! Even before Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas sales and specials tempt us, especially on Black Friday. I get all wrapped up in the giving spirit, excited at the prospects of joy when…
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The Privileged Life: A Costly Bargain

“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in…
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The Privileged Life: Oh, the Masquerades We Play…

“For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.” (Luke 12:2 NKJV) If you come to our house, we have a tucked-away spot where you and your kids can let imagination run wild with a bunch of old costumes…leftovers from school festivals, plays, and vacation Bible schools. …
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The Privileged Life: Faith and Your Money

“Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, one of those who is surety for debts; if you have nothing with which to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?” (Proverbs 22:26 NKJV) Who doesn’t love Dave Ramsey?!? Well, maybe folks who don’t want to make the effort to get their…
