Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Freedom from Captivity in an Enslaving World
“…because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Romans 8:21 My grandfather was a bondservant. At the turn of the 20th century, my great-grandparents and their children were bound by indentured servitude…pretty much the last form of legalized slavery in the United States. In…
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The Privileged Life: Trailside Charcuterie
“You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 Our 31st wedding anniversary was last week…another milestone that, during COVID times, called for a creative celebration. We decided our “anniversary date” would be a Sunday afternoon hike along the Appalachian Trail to a scenic overlook called High Rocks. We have been extraordinarily…
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The Privileged Life: Pandemic Survival for Nonprofits
A Guest Blog with Rebecca Henderson The coronavirus pandemic has put incredible stress on our health, our healthcare system, education, small businesses, families, our economy, and politics. But there’s another entity somewhat neglected in the current crisis—nonprofits. These include charities, professional associations, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), clubs, environmental groups, political action committees, and other community benefit…
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The Privileged Life: Finding the Lost
“Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!’ Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the…
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The Privileged Life: A Pie-Worthy Day
“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”Psalm 16:11 My husband, Mark, celebrated 25 years at his office last week. That’s a remarkable accomplishment these days, to stay in one workplace for a quarter of a century. Mark brings such a compassionate spirit, diligence, and thoughtfulness…
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