Author Archives: Noelene

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About Noelene

I am a child of God's. I am also a writer. Mother Teresa once said "I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world". My objective is to be one of God's love letters to the world. I can only achieve this through His grace at work in my life.

EDIT YOUR LIFE

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Noelene

Edit your life frequently and ruthlessly.  It’s your masterpiece after all.                        (Nathan W. Morris) We are given only one life to live.  Why not make that life a masterpiece … Continue reading →

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PARENTING – A THANKLESS JOB!

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Noelene

This morning after I had dropped my children off at school the thought crossed my mind that “sometimes it is quite a thankless job being a parent”. God immediately replied “Tell me about it Noel. I totally agree with you! … Continue reading →

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‘IMITATION’

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Noelene

The other morning on my way to work the car driving in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to slam on my car brakes.  My left arm automatically shot out to protect the person in the seat next … Continue reading →

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TABLE MOUNTAIN, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Noelene

Amazing footage of Table Mountain taken over a period of a few months at roughly 7.15 in the morning at the same spot. A project to show how things change over time. Cape Town, South Africa Photographer:  Emma Jane Curry … Continue reading →

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“ORDINARY” PEOPLE – inspirational stories (three)

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Noelene

I wondered why somebody didn’t do something. Then I realized, I am somebody. ~Author Unknown It never ceases to amaze me how just one person can make a difference in the lives of so many. I recently met a woman … Continue reading →

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“ORDINARY” PEOPLE – inspirational stories (two)

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Noelene

Daniel Kyle was born in the year 1961.  He never knew his parents as he was placed into foster care from the time he was born and later into orphanages. As an adult, he spent many years sleeping on the … Continue reading →

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“ORDINARY” PEOPLE – inspirational stories (one)

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Noelene

Recently, I attended a dinner and awards ceremony at the Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta. I was seated next to a lovely, elegant lady and during the course of the evening we learnt more about each other’s stories.  She was originally … Continue reading →

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION – PLEASE BE PATIENT

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Noelene

If we have accepted the Lord as our savior God says that we belong to Him.  A synonym for belong is ‘to have a home, to have a rightful place’ and the origin of the word belong comes from ‘to reach’.  God reaches out … Continue reading →

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CHILDREN ARE A BLESSING DESPITE WHAT WE THINK

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Noelene

One day I was taking our eight-year-old daughter and her friend to a party.  As we were driving, they started discussing the variety of jobs their parents held. My daughter’s friend said, “My mom is a teacher, an editor, and … Continue reading →

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Three day, three quotes challenge – day three

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Noelene

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” & “You can’t stay in your corner of the forest, waiting for others to come find you; you have to go to them sometimes.” & “How lucky … Continue reading →

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