Tag: christian
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The Privileged Life: What Can You Afford for the Lord?
“The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself.” (Proverbs 11:25) Want to get rich quick? Won’t happen for you in a place we recently saw…a new gambling complex. My husband and I were surprised when we drove past the huge casino. The building was plain outside, no garish colors…
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The Privileged Life: The Sisterhood of Faith—Making Friends
“A [woman] who has friends must [herself] be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a [sister].” (Proverbs 18:24) I dearly love my friends. I’ve never had a sister, but I’ve been blessed with wonderful sisters-in-law and many beloved “sisters” in Christ. They’re amazing…especially in tolerating my weirdness as a writer! Making…
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The Privileged Life: Pray for God’s People
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you…the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:1,3) I’m one of those attention-deficit people who can’t walk and chew gum at the same time…which makes me most appreciative of folks who can…
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The Privileged Life: Roses, Canaries, Donkeys…and Other Warnings
What do roses, canaries, and donkeys have in common? They all serve as alerts to dangers….
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The Privileged Life: Are You Insignificant? Or a Star?
“When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:3-4) Many days, I feel so insignificant. That’s because, in the eyes of the world, I am. I’m one little nobody on a…
Nancy C. Williams 