Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Is God Directing Your Work for 2024?
“…Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us….” (Psalm 90:17) As 2024 gets rolling, I’ve noticed lots of folks have chosen their inspirational “word for the year”—impressive mantras like perseverance, imagination, or explore. I didn’t have any great ideas for myself until I ran back across Psalm 90:17 (see above).…
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The Privileged Life: Light Up Your Home and Heart for Winter
“Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased.” (Psalm 4:6-7) January is here, and the party’s over.1 Christmas decorations have come down, sweets are gone (especially if you’re starting a diet), and retail shelves are bare. It’s back to…
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The Privileged Life: How You Can Pray for 2024
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Whew—2023 has evaporated! Twelve months have gone by, and it seems like we just had black-eyed peas and ham on New Year’s Day. The tipping point between years gives us pause to look back and…
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The Privileged Life: Have Yourself a Merry Little “Out-of-Control” Christmas
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21) One of my favorite cartoon movie scenes is from “The Emperor’s New Groove”—with a quick interchange between stalwart Pacha and the whiny llama/emperor Kuzco, tied together as they float down a river. Here’s how it goes: Kuzco’s deadpanned “bring it on” is…
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The Privileged Life: The Sweetness of Christmas
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” (Ephesians 5:2) Christmas is such a sweet time of year…sugary sweet. If the shelves in Walmart and our kitchen are any indication, I’m guessing more sweet goodies are purchased and created during the…
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