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Ready for Joy

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

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Emotional Roller Coaster

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

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Trust God

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

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Watch the Way You Talk

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

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Asking for Wisdom

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

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The Opportunity

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

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Pray

 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

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Jesus in the Neighborhood

                 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

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Look At the Birds

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

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Peace

A Norvell Note  September 15, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 36 Peace “Before you speak of peace, you must first have it in your heart.” —St. Francis of Assisi     Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Jesus speaking … Continue reading

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