Tag: jesus
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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…
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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…
Nancy C. Williams 