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The Privileged Life: The Redemption of Brokenness
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Who doesn’t love stained glass windows? They captivate us, tell us ancient stories, and lift our eyes to worship the God of Light. From lofty, ancient cathedrals to tiny jewel-like chapels around the world, these frozen kaleidoscopes of stained…
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The Privileged Life: A “Yes” Reminder in a World of “No”
“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” (2 Corinthians 1:20) Are you having one of those days when everyone tells you “no”? No, you didn’t get the raise. No, you can’t afford that new car. No, you can’t have that piece of cake.…
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The Privileged Life: A Cup of Water in Jesus’ Name
“For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” Mark 9:41 (NKJV) As world events unfold in the news, it’s easy to recoil in dismay…to be fearful and depressed…to wring our hands when there is…
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The Privileged Life: When Thunderstorms Brew…
“The voice of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; the lightnings lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook.” Psalm 77:18 I love thunderstorms…especially after dark, when lightning illuminates our mountains and thunder echoes hollowly in the treetops. Just beautiful. Of course, I prefer to be indoors while enjoying them. But I’ve been outside before and very…
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The Privileged Life: Spies Like Us
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel….’” (Numbers 13:1-2a) James Bond. Mission: Impossible. Charlie’s Angels. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Jack Ryan. Harriet. Those names should invoke images of spies, secret agents, and all kinds of clandestine activities. Well, fictional ones…
Nancy C. Williams 