Author Archives: TomNorvell

A Norvell Note for July 4, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 25 Lord, Help Me. I’m Tired Lord, help me. I’m tired of trying to understand things beyond my ability to understand. So, allow me to accept that I will probably … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for June 27, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 24 A Man of Grace During the last and most recent months of craziness and confusion, I failed to acknowledge the passing of Lynn Anderson. As a result, I am only … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for June 13, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 23 Tom Mathis I would prefer not to write these words. There is a void in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, community due to the passing of Tom Mathis, a very dear friend, … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for June 6, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 22 My Anxious Thoughts Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.[i] When You search my heart and test me, You will see that my anxious … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for May 28, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 21 Life in a Whirlwind          Our daughter-in-law was inside the school our two older granddaughters attend while we waited outside, doing our best to entertain the two little girls. It was … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for May 23, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 20 Everything Changed – Again  Another child with a brain tumor does not make sense. The news came two weeks ago, but it still doesn’t make sense. We’re all still reeling … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for May 9, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 19 In the Morning Listen to my words, Lord,    consider my lament.Hear my cry for help,    my King and my God,    for to you I pray. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;    in the morning I … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for May 2, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 18 A Water Bottle And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for April 25, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 17 Communication Do you ever get frustrated as you share directions to your location with a friend over the phone? You know what you are saying and know all the landmarks … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for April 18, 2022 Vol. 26 No. 16 After the Resurrection As we move through the week after Resurrection Sunday, I pray that we will find great joy in knowing the grave was empty, and because the tomb … Continue reading →