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The Privileged Life: A Cascade of Gratitude…Starting with a Toothbrush
“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” (Psalm 69:30) While getting dressed this morning, I paused in front of my sink. My toothpaste tube was almost flat. No problem, I thought. I’ve got an extra tube in the cabinet. Then I paused again, riveted by thoughts of Operation Christmas…
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The Privileged Life: Freedom to Celebrate
“Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God….The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners.” (Psalm 146:5,7) Light the fireworks and stand back—it’s going to be a crackling hot Fourth of July. This week, those of us who live in the United States of America celebrate our independence, proclaimed nearly 250 years ago in a…
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The Privileged Life: Beautiful Bridges Built to Last
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” (John 14:6) Some bridges are so lovely, they could be considered works of art—especially among ancient Roman viaducts and bridges still standing. I’ve walked on several of those stone structures, marveling at the ingenuity of early architects. When those old…
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The Privileged Life: When Hornets Attack
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13) Last week, our daughter looked out the back window of her home to a horror-movie sight—a paper hornets’ nest under construction on her birdfeeder. The discovery meant only one thing…she…
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The Privileged Life: Pray for God’s People
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you…the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:1,3) I’m one of those attention-deficit people who can’t walk and chew gum at the same time…which makes me most appreciative of folks who can…
Nancy C. Williams 