Nancy C. Williams

“He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.” (Proverbs 17:27) It’s Valentine’s Day week! How will you tell your sweetheart, “I love you”? On our first Valentine’s Day together 34 years ago, I hinted at those words to my beloved—I gave him a mug with “I LOVE YOU” emblazoned…

“He who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” (Proverbs 15:15b) Want a marriage that lasts…and also thrives? A simple tip: Have fun.  The tricky stuff is in figuring out what’s “fun” for both of you…and making it happen. When my husband and I first met, we discovered several interests in common—going to symphony concerts, taking walks,…

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” (Matthew 25:23) My grandfather always said, “Money talks…it says good-bye.” So true! Dollar, pound, Euro, peso, rupee, yen, yuan, franc…whatever you call it,…

“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) Nearly 34 years ago, my sweetheart asked me to marry him…while we were all by ourselves in a beautiful church, surrounded by colorful light dancing through stained-glass windows. We married only…

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15) If a picture is worth a thousand words, how about one worth a thousand prayers? As I was reading a back issue of Prayer Point published by Samaritan’s Purse, I noticed an unusual photograph…and found…