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A CARING SEED

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Noelene

Almost 25 years ago I held a tiny new born in my arms. I watched her play dress up and grow older. I now watch as this same child, now a beautiful woman, comes home at the end of a … Continue reading →

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HOW REAL IS YOUR MARRIAGE?

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Noelene

“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ come together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” –Dave Meur There are far too many Christian marriages that are not real. What I mean by that is that they are not … Continue reading →

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THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Noelene

Saw the above post on the Glendermott Presbyterian Church Facebook site and my heart rejoiced. My immediate thought was: “God must really love this church, they have got it so right” The church building is being refurbished so the church … Continue reading →

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SELF-WILL…

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Noelene

A while ago, as I was praying, I asked God to ‘restore to me again the joy of His salvation’ and then my prayer came to an abrupt halt as I realised that I didn’t think I had ever experienced … Continue reading →

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WHEN YOUR LIFE SKIDS TO A HALT WITH NO WARNING…

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Noelene

Twenty-three days ago, our lives came to an abrupt stop. Figuratively speaking, we skidded to a halt with burn marks on the tarmac! We had been camping in Elands Bay at the Vensterklip Caravan Park along the West Coast of South … Continue reading →

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FOR THOSE WHO ARE DISCOURAGED…dreams do come true, miracles still happen

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Noelene

One of the main desires of my heart is to write. I completed my first book when I was 43 years old. I believed with all my heart the promise God made us in Psalm 37, “Delight yourself in the Lord … Continue reading →

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“GOD’S PROMISE FOR FAMILIES”

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Noelene

The writing of the book “God’s Promise for Families” brought immense healing to my life.  It was written over a period of 12 years and initially started off as a journal. I have a friend who is a Narrative Therapist … Continue reading →

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GOD CAN DO NO MORE

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Noelene

“It is absolutely impossible for God to do any more than what He already has done”. After hearing this statement my first thought was “that is quite blasphemous!” The speaker, however, went on to point out this very poignant fact.  … Continue reading →

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START WEEDING YOUR MARRIAGE!

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Noelene

My parents got divorced when I was twelve years old.  Between the ages of twelve and twenty-six, I saw my father six times.  Thereafter, I saw him approximately once a year until two years before he  died when he moved … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on reaching rock bottom…

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Noelene

There is something quite liberating about reaching rock bottom. You cannot fall any further. This thought struck me as I was sitting in church yesterday morning.  When we reach rock bottom, when we find ourselves constantly repeating – “I can’t … Continue reading →

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