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The Privileged Life: What’s Around the Corner?
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) My husband, our son, our mini-schnauzer, and I trekked over rock-strewn terrain yesterday to seek a treasure on a nearby mountain. The hike wasn’t very steep, but it required a…
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The Privileged Life: What Can You Afford for the Lord?
“The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.” (Proverbs 11:25) Want to get rich quick? Won’t happen for you in a place we recently saw…a new gambling complex. My husband and I were surprised when we drove past the huge casino. The building was plain outside, no garish colors…
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The Privileged Life: Jesus, Take the Wheel!
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.” (John 16:13) It’s crazy hot out there…especially on the roads. With our local population growth, traffic in our area has increased dramatically in the past few years. Either I’m just getting old and cranky, or drivers are truly more reckless than in the…
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The Privileged Life: The Sisterhood of Faith—Keeping Friends
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up [her] companion.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, modified) When I was a Girl Scout, we sang a little round with these words: “Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold.” It’s true. Friends…
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The Privileged Life: The Sisterhood of Faith—Making Friends
“A [woman] who has friends must [herself] be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a [sister].” (Proverbs 18:24) I dearly love my friends. I’ve never had a sister, but I’ve been blessed with wonderful sisters-in-law and many beloved “sisters” in Christ. They’re amazing…especially in tolerating my weirdness as a writer! Making…
