Nancy C. Williams

“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) Do you see yourself standing on a game show stage today? Are you waiting your turn, watching the emcee spin the wheel, your heart pounding as it comes to a halt? Will you become ill with…

“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 Lots of new words are floating around right now: coronavirus, pandemic, social distancing, PPEs (personal protective equipment), N95 masks, lockdown, etc. They’re peppering our thoughts, the media, and personal conversation. Seems we can’t talk about anything else! We’re all under significant stress…

“Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 27:14             The telltale signs of coronavirus: dry cough, fatigue, high fever, cabin fever….              In the midst of anxiety over coronavirus and consequences of the shutdown, we’re also dealing with the stress of staying indoors. Argh.  People employed on…

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed….For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to…

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand!” Galatians 6:10-11 When was the last time you wrote a handwritten letter or note? In our digital world, we communicate now much…