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The Privileged Life: What to Do When God Closes Doors
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” (John 10:9) A popular American television game show from decades ago, “Let’s Make a Deal,” has been rebooted for current viewing. As with the original version, contestants show up in outlandish costumes to compete…
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The Privileged Life: The Smarts and Joys of Making Music
“You shall have a song as in the night when a holy festival is kept, and gladness of heart as when one goes with a flute, to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the Mighty One of Israel.” (Isaiah 30:29) Did you know that playing music could possibly make you smarter? I’m not talking about plugging in…
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The Privileged Life: Overcoming a “Hidden Disability”
“…A thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” (2 Corinthians 12:7) In my younger years, I battled a hidden disability…endometriosis. It was horrible and embarrassing, far too personal to share. I hesitate to call it a “disability” because it was sporadic. But I could count on…
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The Privileged Life: The Perfect Peace in Trusting Jesus
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” (Psalm 9:10) I leaned over the tiny platform…not a good idea for an acrophobic (someone afraid of heights). We were atop a rocky cliff, with a sheer drop-off to a bunch of treetops way down below. …
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The Privileged Life: The God-Ordained Blessing of Sleep
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.” (Proverbs 3:24) I need sleep. I bet you do, too. Did I guess right? Actually, we all need sleep…and we don’t seem to get enough of it anymore. There was a time, before light pollution from urbanization,…
Nancy C. Williams 