Tag Archives: faith

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Noelene

  My dad died at one p.m. yesterday afternoon, the 30th December 2015. My sister and I were sitting on either side of his bed holding his hands as he took his last breath.  It was incredibly peaceful. At the end of … 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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“MY HEART IS BREAKING”

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Noelene

Pastor and author, John Ortberg, was very good friends with the philosopher Dallas Willard, and he recounts how he phoned him up once when he was in deep despair and said: “Hey Dallas. My heart is breaking. I cannot fix … Continue reading →

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WALK IN HIS WAYS

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Noelene

The Bible is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. In Deuteronomy 30:16 God says to us “For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep … Continue reading →

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A BOOK IS BORN…

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Noelene

I went on a walk in the mountains with God and a book was born! TODAY I took a walk in the mountains. There were two routes I could choose from. I could follow the red arrows or I could … Continue reading →

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DEPRESSION IS INSIDIOUS

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Noelene

Depression is insidious. It is stealthy and cunning and treacherous. It works in a subtle way and can be deadly.  It is a thief and a murderer – it robs one of the will to live of joy and hope and in extreme … Continue reading →

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God’s timing in perspective!

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Noelene

“Just because God isn’t in a hurry doesn’t mean He’s not eager or anticipating great things in your life. For example, just because I’m not in a hurry for my five-year-old to get her driver’s license doesn’t mean I’m not … Continue reading →

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WE WERE BORN TO SHINE

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Noelene

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you …the sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will … Continue reading →

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DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Noelene

What an amazing feeling it is to walk into a book store and see one’s own book on the shelf! Exclusive Books, King Shaka Airport, Durban, South Africa. “Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and … 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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