Tag: jesus
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The Privileged Life: Mixed Messages
“Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.” (James 3:10 NKJV) It’s nearly election day. I’m so glad we’re almost there. We Americans have endured a roller-coaster season of candidate face-offs, endless campaigning, unexpected turns, news frenzy, video ads, and of course, a boatload of social…
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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: 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…
Nancy C. Williams 