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A Norvell Note December 22, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 50 Christmas Reunions I watched a news story about sailors arriving home for Christmas leave. The sailors lined up shoulder to shoulder on the deck of their ship, waving to the … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note December 15, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 49 A Gift That Lasts One of my favorite Jesus stories is found in John 21. Jesus has died, been buried, and risen from the grave. He has visited with the … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note December 8, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 48 It’s Been Sixty Years Sixty years ago today, my mother died. That was 21,900 days ago. I was eleven years old. Very few of those days have not included an … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note December 1, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 47 Laments of the Season Like most of you, I spent at least part of last week counting my blessings and naming reasons to be thankful. I also spent some time … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note November 24, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 46 Different Thanksgiving Days This week begins with me looking forward to the family gathering on Thanksgiving Day. There will be good food and conversation, children enjoying the day and getting … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note November 17, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 45 Ready for Joy Maybe it’s just me, but the Christmas lights and home decorations appeared earlier this year. I have gotten used to seeing Christmas commercials on television, hearing Christmas … Continue reading →

A Norvell Note November 10, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 44 Emotional Roller Coaster I have been on an emotional roller coaster for the last few weeks. There was a point when I thought this was going to be the year … Continue reading →

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 →