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The Privileged Life: The Secrets and Blessings of Contentment—In God’s Lap (Part 2)
“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) Consider your current circumstances for a moment. Is this a season of joy? Grief? Envy? Or true contentedness? As Paul wrote to the Philippians, in verses 4:11-13, contentment is something to be learned…
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The Privileged Life: The Secrets and Blessings of Contentment—In the Eye of a Hurricane (Part 1)
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6) Lovely Sanibel Island—old Florida style, sparkling beaches, a shell-collector’s paradise—is ravaged. Almost unrecognizable. As Hurricane Ian plowed through the Fort Myers area on Sept. 28, 2022, it pounded Sanibel with 150-mile-per-hour winds. Lives, homes, businesses, and the connecting causeway were swept away. Foliage, once lush green, is…
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The Privileged Life: The Armor You Need When Under Attack
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) Some days, you can almost hear the fiery arrows flying past. A few hit their mark. Your boss chews you out in front of your co-workers. Zing. An unexpected bill arrives…and your bank account…
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The Privileged Life: Cave Mentality—Withdrawal or Refuge?
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by.” (Psalm 57:1) Twice this month, my adult children have invited me to join them in nearby caves. I’ve gone along, but it’s not my…
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The Privileged Life: God’s Faithfulness to All Generations
“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) British history, regalia, pomp, symbolism, and the future of the monarchy all collided in the stately funeral ceremonies for Queen Elizabeth II, paying respects at the farewell of her extraordinary reign and ushering in…
Nancy C. Williams 