Tag: bible
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The Privileged Life: Are You Ready When Disaster Strikes?
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling….The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.” (Psalm 46:1-3,7 NKJV) The events of…
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The Privileged Life: New Life in Autumn Seasons
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV) A couple of weeks ago, I took my daughter on a new adventure—a guided “wildflower walk” on Roan Mountain, part of the region’s biannual naturalist rally. The trek was led by…
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The Privileged Life: Pray for America
“So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, will give You thanks forever; we will show forth Your praise to all generations.” (Psalm 79:13) Would you please pray for the United States of America? We’re facing yet another contentious presidential election. Like many people here, I’ve been disheartened by continual strife (fueled by the media), negative…
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The Privileged Life: The Blessing of Normal
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) This has been a “breakdown week” for stuff around our house. The microwave oven blew up with a little bang. The cover on our bathroom light fell out of the ceiling and broke. Another cover, on our garage door opener, fell…
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The Privileged Life: When No One Listens to You
“Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them….” (Malachi 3:16) I admit I’m a compulsive hand-washer. I work in the kitchen all the time, and I like to keep food, utensils, and surfaces clean…especially my hands. I’m not an extreme germophobe, but frequent hand-washing has kept me healthy over the years…
Nancy C. Williams 