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Be There

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

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A Strange Rejoicing

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

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A Peacemaker

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

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An Undivided Heart

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

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Be Merciful

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

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You Don’t Have to Act So Tough

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

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It’s Okay to Grieve

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

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It’s Okay to Ask for Help

A Norvell Note January 15, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 02 It’s Okay to Ask for Help One of life’s fundamental principles is that asking for help is acceptable.  It is okay to ask for help. We live in a … Continue reading

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That You Know Him

A Norvell Note January 5, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 01   That You Know Him    My prayer for you as this new year begins is the same as Jesus prayed for us all.  “Now this is eternal life: … Continue reading

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The Worthy Goal

A Norvell Note December 29, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 50 The Worthy Goal We are almost there—the end of one year, the beginning of another. There have been times of testing and destress, celebration and peace, victory and defeat. Regardless … Continue reading

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