Tag Archives: self-worth

YOU, ME, THE WOMAN AT THE WELL

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Noelene

When I first saw this drawing it reminded me of a woman who lived in Biblical times.  She is commonly known as ‘the woman at the well’. (The story is found in John 4.) Jesus and His disciples were walking … Continue reading →

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A WORK IN PROGRESS

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Noelene

Every person on this earth starts their lives as a blessing! In the Bible, we read that “children are a gift from the Lord – they are a blessing” (Psalm 127). Therefore, no matter what anyone tells you to the contrary … Continue reading →

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DIVORCE HURTS

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Noelene

As a child of divorced parents, I spent many years believing that I was to blame for their divorce. I also blamed God for not answering my prayer to keep my parents together.  It was only as I grew older … Continue reading →

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HOW HOSPITABLE IS YOUR MARRIAGE?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Noelene

  “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place.”  – Henri … Continue reading →

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WHO AM I?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Noelene

  “Who am I?  This or the other? Am I one person to-day and to-morrow another? Am I both at once?  A hypocrite before others, And before myself a contemptibly woebegone weakling? Or is something within me still like a … 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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GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR MARRIAGE

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Noelene

God says in His Word “where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18) The same can be said for marriages.  If you do not have a vision, a plan and a goal for your marriage, your marriage will perish. When … Continue reading →

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DAMAGED – by Amy Curry

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Noelene

Sue Allen has worked in the small post office on the corner of Bird Drive since she was 21, she is now 41. It is a quiet post office, which asks and expects little from her. She likes the fact … Continue reading →

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MY TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Noelene

“O Lord, you are our Father.  We are the clay and you are the Potter.  We are all formed by your hand” For many years I felt that in making me God had got stuck on the kneading and moulding … Continue reading →

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WE ARE MASTERPIECES

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Noelene

  I have this wonderful image of God sitting on a wooden stool with the potter’s wheel positioned between His knees.  In His hands He holds a lump of clay specially chosen by Him from which He is going to … Continue reading →

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