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The Privileged Life: A Legacy of Faith
(Continued from Nov. 11 blog, “The Privileged Life: Honoring Veterans”) “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children….” Psalm 103:17 What’s your “legacy of faith”? My father-in-law Arnold Williams left us his lifelong testimony of God’s faithfulness to him…including a remarkable experience during World War…
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The Privileged Life: Honoring Veterans
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Today is yet another Veterans Day…a ho-hum moment for many Americans, but not for those who have worn or continue to wear the uniform of one of our armed forces. It’s a day to treasure our freedom and honor our country’s veterans. It’s a…
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The Privileged Life: Learning New Skills
“…aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands….” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 This weekend, I set out to accomplish two new, unrelated things—learn a taekwondo “form” and put down carpeting—both involving physical and mental calisthenics. At my age, it takes so much more effort now to learn muscle…
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The Privileged Life: Driving
“Oh, sing praises to the Lord…To Him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which were of old!” Psalm 68:32b-33a I’ve been driving for about 50 years. That’s a very long time behind the wheel. By the grace of God, I’ve had few fender-benders and none that involved any serious injuries over the years. I’ve driven sports cars,…
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The Privileged Life: The Appalachian Trail
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth….The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.” Psalm 121:1-2,8 In 1921, it was just a gleam in the eye of former forester and newspaper editor Benton MacKaye. But his vision—to create…
