The Privileged Life: The Perfect Peace in Trusting Jesus
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” (Psalm 9:10) I leaned over the tiny platform…not a good idea fo…
Nancy C. Williams
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The Privileged Life: The God-Ordained Blessing of Sleep
Sleep is one of the least understood and yet most important activities of our life on earth. It’s the third segment in the healthy lifestyle we all crave. If we neglect sleep, the other two parts of the trifecta—healthy eating and exercise—suffer as well. All three feed on each other.
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The Privileged Life: The Holy Habit of Exercise
Have you ever considered exercise to be a holy practice? A gift to God? Essential for doing His kingdom work? Just as eating healthy involves sacrifices, strengthening your body helps prepare you to be a fruitful worker for Christ. Here are a few tips that have worked for me:
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The Privileged Life: The Spiritual Side of Dieting and What Works for Me
“And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” (1 Timothy 6:8) My brother David once quipped that keeping weight down is like holding a basketball under water…the m…
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The Privileged Life: Six Ways to Chase Away Summertime Blues
Depression can strike any time of year, any time of day, based on circumstances or a chemical imbalance. When it arrives, however, there are ways to fight it…and your victory over despair will come faster and easier in the light of summer. Here are a few ways to arm yourself with spiritual “ammunition”.
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The Privileged Life: An Invitation to Celebrate…with Prayer
“…A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance….” (Ecclesiastes 3:4) Today, July 4, is Independence Day in the United States. It’s our big nationw…
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The Privileged Life: To Rise on Eagles’ Wings
“As an eagle stirs up its nest, hovers over its young, spreading out its wings, taking them up, carrying them on its wings, so the Lord alone led him….” (Deuteronomy 32:11-12a) The first time…
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The Privileged Life: On Aging Gracefully…with Love
“Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come.” (…
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The Privileged Life: Sugar for the Bottom of Your Cup
When I lunched recently with my good friend Melinda, I added honey to my cup of tea but didn’t stir…the honey settled into the bottom, making the last sips the sweetest. Melinda said it reminded he…
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The Privileged Life: Do You Have a “Front Porch”?
“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.” (Psalm 90:1) In our small-town part of America, front porches used to be important. They were more than just a place to …
