Tag Archives: burdens

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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STOP REJECTING YOURSELF…

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Noelene

“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 because of the Cross you have no … Continue reading →

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THROW OFF YOUR CLOAK!

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Noelene

There are so many of us, who like blind Bartimaeus, have spent the majority of our lives sitting beside a road begging for the freedom to live our lives to the full. Begging for freedom from guilt, deep hurts, unforgiveness, … Continue reading →

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A LETTER FROM GOD TO ME …………

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Noelene

Dear Noelene Now, this is what I am saying to you.  Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you.  I have called you by name, and you are Mine.  When you pass through the water, I will be with you. … Continue reading →

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THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A MOTHER

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Noelene

One of the hardest things for me as a mother is the fact that I sometimes struggle to not allow my children’s attitudes to rob me of my own joy of living. Their times of moodiness, their fighting, their lack of showing … Continue reading →

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HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET……..FOR ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Noelene

This was originally posted on ‘noelenesite’ – I am re-posting on ‘growing into motherhood’ (Please note: names have been changed to toddler and child and children to protect their identities!!) This morning I came across a journal entry that I … Continue reading →

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PARENTING – A THANKLESS JOB!

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Noelene

The other 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 … Continue reading →

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I LOVE BEING A MOTHER!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Noelene

I love being a mother even though I sometimes want to temporarily resign as one! Someone once said that once you have a child it is like wearing your heart outside of your body all the time.  It will get … Continue reading →

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