Tag Archives: Relationships

“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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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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COMMIT TO YOUR MARRIAGE BEFORE SAYING “I DO”

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Noelene

Before you decide to get married think about getting divorced and all the ramifications that divorce brings. Think about the enormous commitment you are making! If you are already married and are contemplating divorce then take into consideration how God views … 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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DOES GOD EXIST?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Noelene

I have a friend who is an atheist. We have been friends for close on two decades and during this time we have had many, many discussions about the existence of God. A few years ago we were driving home … 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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UBUNTU

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Noelene

One of the most beautiful words in South Africa is the word UBUNTU. Ubuntu means “human kindness” or “humanity to others” and is sometimes translated as “I am what I am because of who we all are”. The word itself … Continue reading →

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THE DRESS THAT WASN’T…PEOPLE THAT AREN’T

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Noelene

A few years ago my husband and I attended his niece’s wedding in England.  Prior to this, his sister had sent me a dress which I had packed to take with me to England.  Whilst we were over there she … Continue reading →

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PREPARE FOR THE EMPTY NEST

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Noelene

A few years ago I went out for supper with some of my woman friends. There were nine of us in total – we were a mixed bunch. We came from different walks of life, different countries, different cultures and … Continue reading →

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