Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Hummingbirds
“Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth…” 1 Chronicles 16:12 I’m crazy about fall, and with the autumnal equinox almost upon us, I’m already excited about getting out the pumpkins, fall-leaf garlands, “Happy Fall Y’all” sign, and other fun decorations for the house. But one thing I’ll miss when…
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The Privileged Life: Apples
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 If the forbidden fruit that Eve and Adam tasted was an apple, I can see why they fell for it…apples are wonderfully “good for food” and “pleasant to the eye.” They offer great health benefits and are even beneficial for cleaning teeth. Our mountain landscape…
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The Privileged Life: Work
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 Happy Labor Day! While we’re celebrating with backyard barbecues and basking in the last vestiges of summertime warmth, let’s look…
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The Privileged Life: Teaching
“Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, as raindrops on the tender herb, and as showers on the grass.” Deuteronomy 32:2 (NKJV) It’s back to school time, back to campus life! For teachers and students, this is a lovely little honeymoon time right now…before the homework piles up, before grading…
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The Privileged Life: Fireflies
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Who doesn’t love to watch fireflies? There’s something magical in how they sparkle across a darkened field with their brief sweeps of light—calling out to each other silent antiphonal harmony. The little critter in the photo above is one…
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