Monthly Archives: December 2016

“GOD’S PROMISE FOR FAMILIES”

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Noelene

The writing of the book “God’s Promise for Families” brought immense healing to my life.  It was written over a period of 12 years and initially started off as a journal. I have a friend who is a Narrative Therapist … Continue reading →

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THE GIFT OF POVERTY

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Noelene

A couple of years before my dad died I attended a service in a really quaint church in a small town known as Bathurst in the Eastern Cape.  The minister entered the church wearing black flowing robes and had an almost snow white … Continue reading →

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LIBERTY

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Noelene

Two of the Biblical definitions for GRACE is “the attitude of God toward men” and “the liberty that God gives men”. Liberty is the ‘state of being free‘. God’s grace causes us to be free from the chains that had … Continue reading →

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EXPECTATION AND FAITH!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Noelene

In a few weeks’ time, I will be turning fifty-two years old – I will have lived on this earth for half a century and two years.  As I reflect on the past twelve years I realize how much I … Continue reading →

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MARRIAGE IS NO FAIRY TALE!

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Noelene

Marriage is hard work. It is challenging. It is all about compromise and making an effort to live with another human being. Marriage is difficult. A friend of mine posted the following on her Facebook page: It doesn’t bother me … Continue reading →

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STOP REJECTING YOURSELF…

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Noelene

Originally posted on UNDER A JUNIPER TREE:
“Over the years, I have come to realize that the greatest trap in our life is not success, popularity, or power, but self-rejection”  –  Henri Nouwen When will you start believing and acknowledging the fact that…

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THE END OF THE TUNNEL

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Noelene

Imagine yourself a silent witness to the humiliation that Jesus was subjected to before his death.  The soldiers stripped him of his clothes, put a crown of thorns upon his head and mocked him. They spat on him and took … Continue reading →

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AN AUTHOR’S HEART REJOICES

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Noelene

Few things bring more joy to an author’s heart than to receive a message and photograph like below! “Finally got mine yesterday from my office mate. I’m so excited. You are an awesome author. May God bless you. I’m still … Continue reading →

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