Tag Archives: God

WHEN WE BLOW IT!

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Noelene

“If you have failed and you are filled with despair, with no idea where to turn for inspiration and strength, remember then the compassion of Jesus.  In the power of His love He encourages you to persevere and to rebuild … Continue reading →

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FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Noelene

During a morning Bible Study a group of women were discussing how to have loving relationships with their husbands.  The group leader asked them ‘how many of you love your husbands?’. All the hands shot up. She then asked ‘when … Continue reading →

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ADDICTIONS ARE THE PITS…

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Noelene

A friend of mine has had a drinking problem for many years.  She can go for weeks without having a drink or thinking about it, and then suddenly, the desire for alcohol overrides everything else in her life and she then … Continue reading →

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His works are perfect; I am perfect

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Noelene

Deuteronomy 32:4 says: “He is the Rock, His works are perfect.”  He made me; therefore, I am perfect in His sight just the way I am.  I simply have to believe it! One day whilst walking in the mountains I … Continue reading →

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Missing my dad…

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Noelene
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A FISHER OF MEN

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Noelene

Written in the fly leaf of my dad’s Bible: “Sunday, August 19, 1951 Gave life completely and wholly to God holding nothing back. Offered myself to Him for missionary work”   “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you … Continue reading →

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STAND BY ME

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Noelene

For me this song embodies what the family of God is. If we are believers, we are not foreigners to each other.  We are all part of God’s family and with Christ as the cornerstone of our relationships we will … Continue reading →

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MARRIAGE IS LIKE A GARDEN

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Noelene

  When our older two daughters were in preschool, they came home one day with sunflower seeds wrapped in cotton wool and proudly told us that they were going to “grow them into big sunflowers”. There was a real sense … Continue reading →

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ELEVEN YEARS LATER

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Noelene

“It was whilst I was reading the Book of Exodus that I realized there was still plenty of hope left for me to become the person God created me to be. Like Moses’ example showed me, it was not going … Continue reading →

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LOOKING UP

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Noelene

  There is a Maori proverb that says “Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you”. “A  friend once told me about a lecture she had attended. The woman giving it worked with mentally-challenged children and told … Continue reading →

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