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The Privileged Life: Have Yourself a Merry Little “Out-of-Control” Christmas
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21) One of my favorite cartoon movie scenes is from “The Emperor’s New Groove”—with a quick interchange between stalwart Pacha and the whiny llama/emperor Kuzco, tied together as they float down a river. Here’s how it goes: Kuzco’s deadpanned “bring it on” is…
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The Privileged Life: The Sweetness of Christmas
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” (Ephesians 5:2) Christmas is such a sweet time of year…sugary sweet. If the shelves in Walmart and our kitchen are any indication, I’m guessing more sweet goodies are purchased and created during the…
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The Privileged Life: The Truth About Christmas—Take the Quiz!
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) How well do you know the Christmas story? The real one, in the Bible? Let’s push aside the tinsel, carol lyrics, manger scenes, and angel…
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The Privileged Life: Thankful for Second Chances
“You are God, ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness….” (Nehemiah 9:17b) Golf has a delightful invention—the “mulligan.” When a golfer has hit a poor shot, typically from the tee box, the golfer can call for a mulligan, an opportunity to try the shot again without penalty. It’s used only in informal play, not…
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The Privileged Life: How to Capture Thankfulness in the Busyness
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29) Has Thanksgiving become a crazy, packed-full weekend for you? What was a relatively calm holiday in the past has evolved into a madhouse of busyness for many people now…myself included. Thanksgiving began…
Nancy C. Williams 