Monthly Archives: May 2015

BLOGGING FOR A GOOD BOOK – COLOURS OF AFRICA

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Noelene

COLOURS OF AFRICA, The Alexa Kirsten story by  Debra Hunter “From a land marred by violence comes a powerful story of hope and forgiveness.  In 2005, South African artist Alexa Kirsten ran to help a neighbor during a home break-in.  … Continue reading →

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PHOTO/PAINTING

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Noelene

  The picture on the left is a photograph.  The picture on the right is a painting done by Rachel Hurry.  Rachel posted it on Facebook with this caption: So today at college, I was tasked with painting a portrait … Continue reading →

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WHAT LEGACY WILL YOU LEAVE BEHIND?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Noelene

During this past week I was going through some slides that had been taken in the early 1960’s. One was of my mom and dad when they were living in Nigeria. They had gone out there, from South Africa, to … Continue reading →

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LOVE IN A STYROFOAM CUP

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Noelene

Originally posted on UNDER A JUNIPER TREE:
Today in South Africa we are celebrating Mother’s Day.  I never, ever wanted to be a mother. And yet, here I am, the mother of three unique, amazing human beings, celebrating Mother’s Day…

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LOVE IN A STYROFOAM CUP

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Noelene

Today in South Africa we are celebrating Mother’s Day.  I never wanted to be a mother. And yet, here I am, the mother of three unique, amazing human beings, celebrating Mother’s Day today. The past nineteen years and eight months … Continue reading →

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A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE BIBLICAL PAUL!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Noelene

I have never really been very fond of  the Biblical Paul.  I have always thought of him as being a bit conceited and a tad chauvinistic towards women! He once actually said these very words: Women should remain silent in … Continue reading →

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6 Facts About Forgiving Yourself That Will Free You

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Noelene

If God has forgiven me why do I struggle and find it almost impossible to forgive myself?

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SNOWY & FRODO!!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Noelene

The reason we don’t have any plants in our garden and are having to invest in hanging flower baskets!

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SLIDES FROM NIGERIA

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Noelene

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as … Continue reading →

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