New beginnings in the Bible

Three New Beginnings in the Bible

Darla Noble Each New Year brings with it all sorts of good intentions for changing this or that in our lives. We resolve to eat healthier, save more money, exercise, take up a new hobby, get rid of a bad habit… the list goes on and on. But why? Why...

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Annual Inventory Stock Taking

Annual Inventory Stock Taking

Have you ever worked in an establishment that takes stock every year? It’s quite an undertaking, but so good for the manager to see how his business is doing. This really helps to see which was a good product and in demand, and which there’s no longer any use for....

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How You Can Know Jesus More Personally

Darla Noble It’s one thing to know New York City is located in the upper east part of the USA. It’s quite another to know how to maneuver around the city safely and efficiently. The same can be said about Jesus. It’s one thing to know who Jesus is. It...

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The dangers of unforgiveness

The Dangers of Un-forgiveness

Darla Noble This article is going to be rather short, but I’m not sure just how sweet (“short and sweet”) you will think it is. There will be no fluff or warm fuzzies for you, either. Instead, we’re going to look at the plain, simple truth Jesus spoke when it...

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How to be a Christian mentor

How to Be a Christian Mentor

Darla Noble Hebrews 13:7 says, “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” I love this verse because it brings to my mind’s eye pictures and memories of Granny, Pa (my grandfather), Joan, Marie, Albert,...

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Stirring That Special Recipe

Stirring That Special Recipe

Can you remember a time in your past when cooking that perhaps your g’mother, aunt, or your own dear mother asked you to stir for a while she attended to some other important matter in the kitchen? Was it perhaps her stew, custard pudding, or better yet the beginnings of...

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My five favourite worship songs

My Five Favorite Worship Songs

Darla Noble Before I share with you my favorite worship songs (and why), I want to take a minute or two to discuss what has been termed the “Worship War” regarding music in the church. You see, while there are wars going on around us all across the world, there...

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How to be a light in the world

How to Be a Light in the World

Darla Noble You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way,...

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Four ways to cultivate your faith

Four Ways to Cultivate Your Faith

Darla Noble Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. ~ Hebrews 11:1 Faith is knowing that something exists even though we cannot see it. We do that every single day in countless ways. For example… We can’t see the water...

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Understanding your seasons with God

Understanding Your Seasons with God

Rachelle Butow Sometimes learning to walk out our personal relationships with the Lord is confusing, difficult, and downright boring. Yes, I know, it even makes me cringe to say that it can be boring, but if I’m being honest here, it can be, and I can promise you it happens...

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