Tag: jesus
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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: Looking for “Jesus Rays”
“His brightness was like the light; He had rays flashing from His hand, and there His power was hidden.” (Habakkuk 3:4) In our east Tennessee mountains, the solar eclipse this week was a wash…literally. Our skies were completely enveloped by dripping rainclouds, without a single opening to reveal God’s amazing planetary phenomenon. I had my eclipse-viewing glasses all ready (had saved…
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The Privileged Life: Are You Ready for Spiritual Growth?
“You therefore, beloved…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:17-18) Frothy-white serviceberry trees are blooming here in our Tennessee mountains, along with golden jonquils and forsythia bushes. Folks are already itching to get the ground turned up for homegrown tomatoes…even though we all know better than to…
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The Privileged Life: Have Yourself a Merry Little “Out-of-Control” Christmas
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21) One of my favorite cartoon movie scenes is from “The Emperor’s New Groove”—with a quick interchange between stalwart Pacha and the whiny llama/emperor Kuzco, tied together as they float down a river. Here’s how it goes: Kuzco’s deadpanned “bring it on” is…
Nancy C. Williams 