Monthly Archives: December 2019

Vol. 21 No. 52 | December 30, 2019 Gentleness Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  (Philippians 4:5, NIV) Gentleness. The word keeps nudging its way into my thoughts, stirring up a longing for more.  Maybe … Continue reading →

Vol. 21 No. 51 | December 23, 2019 I haven’t been following the Democratic debates, but for some reason, I watched the last one (possibly because I couldn’t find a good basketball game). For the better part of three hours, … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas to you and yours! The deadline for signing up for your healthcare has passed, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and many of the other amazing super-duper sales have either ended or extended for the gigantic sale before the Christmas … Continue reading →

Vol. 21 No. 50 | December 16, 2019 I am not sure why, but this sentiment and the images that often accompany it make me CBNOL (Chuckle But Not Out Loud). Although I do find some humor in it, I … Continue reading →

Vol. 21 No. 49 | December 9, 2019 I pulled my car in the garage and started unloading my stuff. I put my computer bag over my shoulder and reached for my water bottle and hot latte I’d just purchased. … Continue reading →

 A Norvell Note  Vol. 21 No. 48 | December 2, 2019 As I pulled our Christmas decorations from the attic this week, I thought about how predictable this activity has become the day after Thanksgiving. At the same time, I … Continue reading →