Category Archives: God

WHEN GOD DOES THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT WE ‘BEG’ HIM TO DO…

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Noelene

I have just returned from a silent retreat in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Goedgedacht.  It was led by Trevor Hudson, pastor, author and retreat giver. I went on this retreat with a deep sense of expectation … Continue reading →

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ISAIAH 40:31

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Noelene

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Lord Jesus, I pray that I would become more … Continue reading →

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NEW BEGINNINGS!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Noelene

“Books allowed my imagination to take flight and it hasn’t landed yet.  Every book begins with PAGE ONE”. It reminded me so much of life.  We can only live ONE DAY at a time and that ONE DAY should be … Continue reading →

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BOW TIE SUNDAY

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Noelene

Tomorrow  William D. Carter III leaves us to go back to the States to continue his studies at  Princeton Theological Seminary. William has lived these past eleven weeks, here in South Africa, to the fullest and has brought much laughter, many Godly … Continue reading →

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ROSE COLORED GLASSES

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Noelene

“I love and most importantly, respect my husband. Yes, there are small things that drive me mad, there always will be, and I’m sure the same could be said for him. But, and this is what some forget, they were … Continue reading →

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DYING TOLIVE

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Noelene

My mom always told me that she believed death would be glorious and that it would be an amazing experience to enter heaven and hear Jesus say “welcome home”. Ten days ago she heard Him say those words to her … Continue reading →

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FOUR VITAL INGREDIENTS FOR A LASTING MARRIAGE

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Noelene

Friedrich Nietzsche once said “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” For me, this seems to address one of the four root deficits I notice in the majority of unhappy marriages. Lack of Prayer … Continue reading →

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GRACE

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Noelene

“All the rivers of Your grace I claim, Over every promise write my name” From:  Streams in the Desert

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YOU’RE RIGHT ON TRACK!

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Noelene

I have recently met a man who practices exactly what he preaches. A man who takes God at His word and who expects blessings to reign on his life because God said they would. “And if you faithfully obey the … Continue reading →

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WE NEED DEEP, DEEP ROOTS

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Noelene

These past few weeks I have found myself wallowing in thoughts of the past, a feeling of self-pity has slowly started to seep its way into my psyche and a sense of failure has gripped me. Mainly a sense of … Continue reading →

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