Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Darkness
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2 Christmas is a season of light. We love to drive around this month after sunset, looking for yards that are wildly decorated with gazillions of multi-colored lights and lawn ornaments. Yet all the…
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The Privileged Life: Operation Christmas Child
“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 What a privilege to volunteer in North Carolina today with Operation Christmas Child! For more than 25 years, Samaritan’s Purse ministries have shipped out millions of shoeboxes filled…
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The Privileged Life: A Thankful Heart
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 My all-time favorite Veggie Tales show is “Madame Blueberry” (if for nothing else, the cheeseburger love song by Mr. Lunt sandwiched halfway through it). In this episode, Madame Blueberry faces a crisis of faith in materialism and finds temporary…
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The Privileged Life: A Legacy of Faith
(Continued from Nov. 11 blog, “The Privileged Life: Honoring Veterans”) “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children….” Psalm 103:17 What’s your “legacy of faith”? My father-in-law Arnold Williams left us his lifelong testimony of God’s faithfulness to him…including a remarkable experience during World War…
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The Privileged Life: Honoring Veterans
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Today is yet another Veterans Day…a ho-hum moment for many Americans, but not for those who have worn or continue to wear the uniform of one of our armed forces. It’s a day to treasure our freedom and honor our country’s veterans. It’s a…
