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The Privileged Life: A Happier Approach to Halloween
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 NKJV) Plastic skeletons are everywhere this week…tiny, life-sized, even 12-foot-tall versions, many with eye sockets that light up. All are reminders of what Halloween represents—which, in my view, is nothing good. When I was growing up, Halloween meant fun costumes and lots of candy.…
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The Privileged Life: When God Gives You a “Wow” Moment
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1 NKJV) Ever feel as if your world is spinning out of control? Hurricane Helene stormed through our region, and with so many others in the aftermath, my family and I have been helping relief efforts. The nail-biting election is nearly upon us. We’re…
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The Privileged Life: Mixed Messages
“Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.” (James 3:10 NKJV) It’s nearly election day. I’m so glad we’re almost there. We Americans have endured a roller-coaster season of candidate face-offs, endless campaigning, unexpected turns, news frenzy, video ads, and of course, a boatload of social…
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The Privileged Life: Are You a Complainer? Or Thankful?
“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God….” (Philippians 2:14-15 NKJV) In our region this past week, so many people have experienced huge losses. Hurricane Helene left a colossal imprint on our region and on my heart. Families have lost loved ones, with confirmed deaths and many still missing. Entire…
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The Privileged Life: Are You Ready When Disaster Strikes?
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling….The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.” (Psalm 46:1-3,7 NKJV) The events of…
Nancy C. Williams 