Tag: christian
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The Privileged Life: A Happier Approach to Halloween
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 NKJV) Plastic skeletons are everywhere this week…tiny, life-sized, even 12-foot-tall versions, many with eye sockets that light up. All are reminders of what Halloween represents—which, in my view, is nothing good. When I was growing up, Halloween meant fun costumes and lots of candy.…
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The Privileged Life: Are You a Complainer? Or Thankful?
“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God….” (Philippians 2:14-15 NKJV) In our region this past week, so many people have experienced huge losses. Hurricane Helene left a colossal imprint on our region and on my heart. Families have lost loved ones, with confirmed deaths and many still missing. Entire…
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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 