Author Archives: TomNorvell

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 39                   October 2, 2023 Good and Helpful “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” (Ephesians 4:29, NLT) I have preached, taught, … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 38                   September 25, 2023 I Wish I Had Words I wish I had words that could take away the pain of a broken heart. I wish I had words that could reduce a parent’s fear … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 37                   September 18, 2023 What To Do “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” (Psalm 37:3) These are simple instructions that I may not always follow, but at least I … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 36                   September 11, 2023 Where Were You I cannot help but hear Alan Jackson singing, Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning). If you were alive and old enough to know what was happening, you … Continue reading →

Vol. 27 No. 35                   September 4, 2023 Take a Minute The room is tense. Emotions are running high. Everyone shouts their opinions. Tempers are hot. Suddenly, someone speaks above the noise, “Hey, let’s just take a minute.”  The room goes silent … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 34                   August 28, 2023 The Needs of An Anxious Heart Have you encountered any anxious hearts lately? Walk into an emergency or hospital room where the doctor just said, “There is nothing more we can … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 33                   August 21, 2023 In Season “Please turn to page #13 in Heavenly Highway Hymns, and let’s sing.” I shall not, I shall not be moved Oh I, shall not, I shall not be movedI shall not, … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 32                   August 14, 2023 Leader or Boss “A leader makes people feel safe. A boss makes people anxious.” We can assume that the person who penned those words was either an observer or a victim … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 30                   For the week of August 7, 2023 When I Feel Stuck In one of His teaching stories, Jesus said, “Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, … Continue reading →

  A Norvell Note Vol. 27 No. 30                                     For the week of July 31, 2023 I Am With You When you wake in the morning, I am with you.  When you eat your breakfast, I am with you. When you get ready … Continue reading →