Author Archives: TomNorvell

A Norvell Note November 3, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 43 Trust God Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. (Psalm 20:7) The only answer I can offer to many people’s questions is, “Trust the Lord.”  To the gentleman who … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note October 29, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 42 Watch the Way You Talk Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. (Ephesians 4:29, … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note October 20, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 41 Asking for Wisdom If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:5) Generous God, I … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note October 13, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 40 The Opportunity Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. (Colossians 4:5) As I watched reports of the storms that have devastated communities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, … Continue reading →

 A Norvell Note  October 7, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 39 Pray Please pause and pray for all those who have been and will be affected by the powerfully destructive storms.  A Norvell Note © Copyright 2024 Tom Norvell All Rights Reserved

                 A Norvell Note  September 29, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 38 Jesus in the Neighborhood The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. (John 1:14, The Message) I have great comfort in those words.  Knowing that God loved … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note  September 22, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 37 Look at the Birds I had just finished my visit to the Assisted Living/Memory Care facility and was writing notes in my car. I glanced out my window and saw … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note         September 8, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 35 My Words and My Mouth I need to pray this prayer.  May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note         September 1, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 34 What It’s All About We were watching one of the early-season college football games. Within four or five minutes, the announcer (a term I use loosely) declared with great enthusiasm three … Continue reading →