Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: The Miracle of the Mockingbird
“In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, with the birds of the air, and with the creeping things of the ground. Bow and sword of battle I will shatter from the earth, to make them lie down safely.” Hosea 2:18 This morning, with our bedroom windows open to soft breezes, I awoke…
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The Privileged Life: Where Is Your “Castle”?
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’” Psalm 91:2 It’s the nouveau rage on video and in blogs—the renovation of French chateaux and other castles. Programs like “The Chateau Diaries” and “Escape to the Chateau” give viewers a peek into the lives of everyday folks trying to restore vintage…
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The Privileged Life: The Angels of Easter
“And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.” Matthew 28:2 Out of my hundred or so cookie cutters (yes, I love baking cookies), there are a few angels. When I sorted the collection several years ago according to…
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The Privileged Life: Below the Beach
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead….” Romans 1:20 Last week, I walked on the beach…on a cloudy 50-degree day, with a brisk wind at my back. No sunbathers, no little kids chasing waves…just others bundled up as I was,…
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The Privileged Life: Planting Seeds of Life
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9 This Saturday, March 20, is the vernal equinox…more commonly regarded as the first day of spring. Anyone ready to celebrate?!? I am. I’m pumped by declining pandemic statistics (thank you, vaccine…
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