Month: April 2020
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The Privileged Life: Rain…and Coping with Depression
“Then I will give you rain in its season, the land shall yield its produce, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.” Leviticus 26:4 For a few shining moments a few weeks ago, we had summery weather. Beautiful skies, warm temps, fleeting moments outdoors when we could wave to neighbors…made us wonder if all […]
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The Privileged Life: The Blessing of Small Tasks
“Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth)….See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time….” Ephesians 5:8b-9,15-16a When I started this blog a year ago, my objective was to draw attention to gifts from God we often take for granted—to cultivate gratitude for […]
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The Privileged Life: Lessons from the Sistine Chapel and Coronavirus Pandemic
“Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.” Acts 9:18 Are you scrubbing your house and fixing it up during your stay-at-home time? You are? Great! Come work at my home next, ’cause I’m NOT getting nearly enough cleaning done…. One of the best things […]
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The Privileged Life: The Sacrifice of Praise in a Pandemic
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) Do you see yourself standing on a game show stage today? Are you waiting your turn, watching the emcee spin the wheel, your heart pounding as it comes to a halt? Will you become ill with […]
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