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The Privileged Life: Sugar for the Bottom of Your Cup
“How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103) When I lunched recently with my good friend Melinda, I added honey to my cup of tea but didn’t stir…the honey settled into the bottom, making the last sips the sweetest. Melinda said it reminded her of a quote…
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The Privileged Life: Do You Have a “Front Porch”?
“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.” (Psalm 90:1) In our small-town part of America, front porches used to be important. They were more than just a place to get out of the rain. They were a sociable spot…where family and friends gathered on sunny afternoons or cool evenings…where you could wave to folks…
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The Privileged Life: A Bump in the Road
“…count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 As I pulled up to the traffic stop, it happened. The sickening screech of tires behind me. Then, the jolting thunk. I’d been rear-ended. Pretty hard. There’s always an initial shock in a car wreck. It took…
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The Privileged Life: Moms Who Pray
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Prayer is a huge privilege for me…especially when I share prayer time with friends. This week, I joined my praying-mom friends seated around a porch table in the presence of our King, Jesus. After…
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The Privileged Life: Best-Ever Triple-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies!
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” (Ephesians 5:2) In the United States, May 15 is “National Chocolate Chip Day.” And, World Cookie Day is August 4. But as far as I’m concerned, every day is “Chocolate Chip Cookie…
Nancy C. Williams 