Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Jesus, Take the Wheel!
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.” (John 16:13) It’s crazy hot out there…especially on the roads. With our local population growth, traffic in our area has increased dramatically in the past few years. Either I’m just getting old and cranky, or drivers are truly more reckless than in the…
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The Privileged Life: The Sisterhood of Faith—Keeping Friends
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up [her] companion.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, modified) When I was a Girl Scout, we sang a little round with these words: “Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold.” It’s true. Friends…
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The Privileged Life: The Sisterhood of Faith—Making Friends
“A [woman] who has friends must [herself] be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a [sister].” (Proverbs 18:24) I dearly love my friends. I’ve never had a sister, but I’ve been blessed with wonderful sisters-in-law and many beloved “sisters” in Christ. They’re amazing…especially in tolerating my weirdness as a writer! Making…
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The Privileged Life: “Prism Principles” to Reflect God’s Light
“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46) Glass prisms are fascinating. I’ve loved them since childhood, after seeing the old Disney movie, “Pollyanna.” In the story, Pollyanna strings chandelier prisms across windows, and their refracted rainbows dance around rooms—bringing joy to discouraged characters. My blogging comrade, Mama…
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The Privileged Life: A Cascade of Gratitude…Starting with a Toothbrush
“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” (Psalm 69:30) While getting dressed this morning, I paused in front of my sink. My toothpaste tube was almost flat. No problem, I thought. I’ve got an extra tube in the cabinet. Then I paused again, riveted by thoughts of Operation Christmas…
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