Monthly Archives: February 2015

MISGIVINGS

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Noelene

“The reason some of us are such poor examples of Christianity is that we have failed to recognize that Christ is almighty. Our misgivings begin within ourselves when we tell Jesus that our circumstances are just a little too difficult … Continue reading →

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE AS A WITHERED BONSAI TREE – a new understanding of Jeremiah 29:11

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Noelene

Due to neglect and forgetfulness this Bonsai tree went from the above to this: And it’s life was almost brought to an abrupt end! 1 Timothy 4:14 states Don’t neglect the gift that is in you and Matthew 22:37 says Love the Lord … Continue reading →

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Noelene

Father God, we come before you today with thanksgiving in our hearts and with the assurance that even though the grass withers and the flowers fall, your word, Lord, stands forever and will never fail us. We thank you Lord … Continue reading →

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LETTER FROM A 17 YEAR OLD TO HER SISTER ON HER 13TH BIRTHDAY

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Noelene

To my little sister People can give you advice and life lessons and while these things are all very well, as much as someone can give you help, you have to go out there and make your own mistakes so … Continue reading →

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LETTER FROM A 19 YEAR OLD TO HER SISTER ON HER 13TH BIRTHDAY

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Noelene

Dear Youngest Sister Turning 13 symbolises a change in your life, further growth and discovering more and more about yourself and all the wonderful things you are capable of. I have written about a few big points that I try … Continue reading →

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RESTORATION OF THE PAST

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Noelene

For my birthday this year I was given two bracelets.  They were handmade by two very special friends.  I was wearing both of them the other day and as I was admiring them the following verse came to mind: “I … Continue reading →

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“IT SEEMED DEAD BUT I LOVED IT”

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Noelene

For Christmas last year we gave our daughter, Sarah, a Bonsai tree.  She was leaving for the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein in January to study nursing and wanted to take something with her that was ‘alive’. The two … Continue reading →

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