Category Archives: God

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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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 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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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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I AM A BELOVED CHILD OF GOD

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Noelene

Many years ago my husband, Steve, was given a prophecy for me by a Godly man who had never met me.  Steve came home and told me what this man had prophesied: God wants to bless your wife and heal … Continue reading →

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JEKYLL AND HYDE!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Noelene

    In my walk with God I sometimes feel like a Jekyll and Hyde character! I have two personalities fighting inside me – one that longs to serve and follow God and one that feels that it is just … Continue reading →

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WORDS WOUND!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Noelene

An old Persian proverb says: ‘Whatever is in the heart will come up to the tongue.’ There is another proverb that says: ‘The tongue like a sharp knife… kills without drawing blood.’ Scherrie Payne, an African-American singer, once said: ‘Words … Continue reading →

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WE ARE MASTERPIECES

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Noelene

  I have this wonderful image of God sitting on a wooden stool with the potter’s wheel positioned between His knees.  In His hands He holds a lump of clay specially chosen by Him from which He is going to … Continue reading →

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WE ARE THE CLAY

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Noelene

One particular verse in Isaiah has long captured my imagination: ‘And yet, O Lord, you are our Father.  We are the clay and you are the Potter.  We are all formed by your hand.’ Jeremiah was a prophet of God. … Continue reading →

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