Nancy C. Williams

“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.” (Psalm 90:1) In our small-town part of America, front porches used to be important.  They were more than just a place to get out of the rain. They were a sociable spot…where family and friends gathered on sunny afternoons or cool evenings…where you could wave to folks…

“…count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 As I pulled up to the traffic stop, it happened. The sickening screech of tires behind me. Then, the jolting thunk. I’d been rear-ended. Pretty hard. There’s always an initial shock in a car wreck. It took…

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Prayer is a huge privilege for me…especially when I share prayer time with friends. This week, I joined my praying-mom friends seated around a porch table in the presence of our King, Jesus. After…

“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) In the United States, May 15 is “National Chocolate Chip Day.” And, World Cookie Day is August 4.  But as far as I’m concerned, every day is “Chocolate Chip Cookie…

“I am the Lord, and there is no other; I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity; I, the Lord, do all these things.” (Isaiah 45:6b-7) We’ve discovered an intruder in our house—the four-legged variety that likes cheese and chaos. This is no ordinary field mouse, however. This one has had ninja training. Despite our best efforts to ensnare it overnight, it…