Author: Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: Fireworks…and Angels
“For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:11 Thanks to local American communities and sponsors, we have the free privilege of celebrating every Fourth of July with public fireworks displays—lots of “ooohs” and “aaahs” as fiery lights awe us in the darkened sky. And thanks to local vendors…
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The Privileged Life: Freedom
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 How privileged we are to live as free citizens in the United States of America! Sure, many other countries around the world enjoy freedoms (including those inspired by America’s example to adopt a culture of liberty). But we Americans especially relish personal…
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The Privileged Life: Air Conditioning
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 Ah, summertime. It’s here, as of three days ago. Along with it comes extra sunshine…and extra heat. In the South, that means sultry days and sticky-hot…
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The Privileged Life: Cotton
So what’s the big deal about cotton? If you’ve lived in the deep South, you get it. It’s KING…sort of like Elvis. And even though soybeans, rice, and other products have encroached on its territory, it’s still a pretty important crop today. More than just a source of income, though, it’s a creature comfort for…
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The Privileged Life: Mountains
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2—A Song of Ascents In my Mississippi Delta childhood, summertime felt like living in a skillet—flat and sizzling hot. So every July when my dad and mom piled us kids in the station wagon,…
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