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The Privileged Life: Will Christmas Be a Turning Point for You?
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV) Over the weekend, our little planet twirled its way through an annual event—the winter solstice. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, longest for those south of us. …
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The Privileged Life: Run to the Manger!
“And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.” (Luke 2: NKJV) At this time of Advent, we ought to spend long, quiet moments in prayer, meditating on the Christmas story and preparing for the arrival of our Lord. That’s the optimum plan. But sometimes…we just gotta run to…
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The Privileged Life: From Worry to Worship
“ And Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant.’” (Luke 1:46-48 NKJV) As a former public relations director, I’m used to things going wrong. When planning for special events, I try to identify a worst-case scenario and prepare for it,…
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The Privileged Life: A Christmas Call to Worship
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV) If your calendar looks like mine, you and I will be “dancing as fast as we can” this month to…
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The Privileged Life: Thankfulness in Advent
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” (Psalm 100:4 NKJV) ’Tis the season for the flurry of gift-buying! Even before Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas sales and specials tempt us, especially on Black Friday. I get all wrapped up in the giving spirit, excited at the prospects of joy when…
Nancy C. Williams 