Tag Archives: Love

MARRIAGE IS NO FAIRY TALE!

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Noelene

Marriage is hard work. It is challenging. It is all about compromise and making an effort to live with another human being. Marriage is difficult. A friend of mine posted the following on her Facebook page: It doesn’t bother me … Continue reading →

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“ORDINARY” PEOPLE – inspirational stories (three)

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Noelene

I wondered why somebody didn’t do something. Then I realized, I am somebody. ~Author Unknown It never ceases to amaze me how just one person can make a difference in the lives of so many. I recently met a woman … Continue reading →

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“ORDINARY” PEOPLE – inspirational stories (two)

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Noelene

Daniel Kyle was born in the year 1961.  He never knew his parents as he was placed into foster care from the time he was born and later into orphanages. As an adult, he spent many years sleeping on the … Continue reading →

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THE SUPPER TABLE

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Noelene

Recently I asked my fourteen-year-old daughter what her idea of marriage is.  Her reply amazed me.  She said that her idea of marriage is like ‘the supper table’! Below are some of the reasons she gave.  I have taken her … Continue reading →

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FAITH

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Noelene

“I have prayed for you…that your faith may not fail” (Luke 22:32) ….remember to take good care of your faith, for faith is the only way to obtain God’s blessings. Prayer alone cannot bring answers down from His throne, because … Continue reading →

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DIVORCE HURTS…

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Noelene

Parents, please don’t underestimate and minimize the damage your divorce does to your children. Recognize the fact that just as the egg and sperm joined together to form your child that egg and sperm are effectively now being torn apart, … Continue reading →

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LOVE KNOTS

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Noelene

I was paging through a book the other day and this sentence caught my attention “God is closer to sinners than saints”.  The thought crossed my mind that it was a good thing as I doubt very much whether I … Continue reading →

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HE WILL SEE US THROUGH…

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Noelene

Whatever you may be going through at the moment, hold onto this promise from God: “…He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us…” He will deliver us from our circumstances … Continue reading →

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I’D RATHER NOT…

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Noelene

“Giving expression to our faith informs God of our loyalty and love, and gives us an opportunity to name what really matters in our lives. Christ said, “Follow Me”. And of course, I’d rather not, I’d rather pretend that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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PARENTS!! Get up and dance…

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Noelene

These past few weeks we seem to have faced one crises after another as a family. One storm after another storm. As parents we are learning to dance during the storms and as children of God we are learning to … Continue reading →

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