Tag: faith
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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…
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The Privileged Life: Finding a Way Out of “Lost”
“‘For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” (Luke 15:24) Getting lost in the wilderness is easier than you’d imagine. And getting back out can be tricky. I personally know of three incidents where folks became lost in the woods, and all three required rescues. The latest…
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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: “Prism Principles” to Reflect God’s Light
“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46) Glass prisms are fascinating. I’ve loved them since childhood, after seeing the old Disney movie, “Pollyanna.” In the story, Pollyanna strings chandelier prisms across windows, and their refracted rainbows dance around rooms—bringing joy to discouraged characters. My blogging comrade, Mama…
Nancy C. Williams 