Author Archives: TomNorvell

A Norvell Note for March 22, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 12 When You Struggle to Pray A prayer for those days when you don’t know what or how to pray:  All-knowing Lord, you see what is in my heart. All-powerful Lord, I … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for March 15, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 11 C. Bruce White 1939-2021 The first time I saw that name was on a 3 X 5 index card tacked on a bulletin board in the Administration Building at … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for March 8, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 10 Thoughts on Freedom Freedom is a popular topic in social media, news media, and daily conversations. We are frustrated and angered when our space is restricted or abused. We … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for March 1, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 09 Plans and Pauses Spring was coming on with intensity, then the winter storm hit and slowed the process. Fields and lawns were turning green. Trees were budding. Birds were … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for February 22, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 08  Lessons in Humility and Gratitude The truck passed me on the freeway, and ice started flying off his roof and hitting my windshield. I wanted to yell ugly things. Then, … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for February 15, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 07 Good Friends Who Love Deeply In a section of Scripture where the writer (Paul) offers instruction for believers and among non-believers, he writes: Be good friends who love deeply; … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for February 8, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 06 It’s About Focus Take a moment and focus on your fears. COVID-19? The vaccine – getting it, not getting it. Family problems. Being alone. Money problems. Health issues. Political … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for February 1, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 05 Hope Even in the Haze Let me introduce you to Haze and Hope. Haze and Hope were three weeks old when we brought them home in late April of … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for January 25, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 04 Trust Him and Live Trust God from the bottom of your heart;  don’t try to figure out everything on your own.  Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note for January 18, 2021 Vol. 23 No. 03 A Place of Peace May I suggest that you find a quiet place, take a few deep cleansing breaths, calm your mind, and read these words. Rejoice in the Lord … Continue reading →