Author Archives: TomNorvell

A Norvell Note March 30, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 13 Don’t Panic You may need to read and hear these words from Isaiah 41:20 (The Message): “Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear, for I’m your God. … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note March 23, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 12 N. Hervey Street The transformation always seemed like it happened overnight.  The drive into town (Hope, Arkansas) on what was then known as N. Hervey Street had big oak … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note March 16, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 11 He Hears He Sees I opened my journal and wrote, “Lord, my ears and eyes are open to what you want me to hear and see.”   She gave this … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note March 9, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 10 Be There Life lesson: You are what the world needs. Many years ago, when we were involved in college ministry, there was a group of college ladies who committed … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note March 3, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 09 A Strange Rejoicing Life lesson: Don’t be surprised. Rejoice.  Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “ “Blessed … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note February 23, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 08 A Peacemaker Life lesson: Being a peacemaker is hard.  Being a peacemaker is challenging in good times but can seem almost impossible in tough times. We are living in … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note February 16, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 07 An Undivided Heart Life lesson: When my heart is pure, I can see God.  What does it mean to be pure in heart?  To be pure in heart involves … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note February 9, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 06 Be Merciful Life lesson: Be merciful.  I find it almost unimaginable that the word merciful is getting so much negative attention in the public media and even among those who claim to … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note January 26, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 04 You Don’t Have to Act So Tough Life lesson: You don’t have to act so tough. We see athletes demonstrate their toughness when they sack the quarterback, monster dunk over … Continue reading →

January 19, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 03 It’s Okay to Grieve Another life lesson I’ve learned is that it’s okay to grieve. We live in a world where we are encouraged to rejoice, be happy, and avoid sadness. We … Continue reading →