http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog A Forum for Christian Leaders Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:46:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en       On September 12, 2001, I returned to work. At least I tried to go back to my office. However, what I found was debris strewn everywhere. My books, records, and desktop where covered with a fine, oily soot that had been dumped from the ceiling vent that was directly ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=64 Once again we are knocking on the door of that special day we have set aside to honor mothers. What can we possibly say that will adequately describe and amply honor mothers; our own mothers, the mothers of our children and the mothers who are our children? We have been ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=62 Why is it that as you grow older and older; encounter more and more of life’s experiences; spend more and more time listening and more and more time thinking and more and more time praying, that it seems like sometimes you have fewer and fewer answers to the easy questions ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=60 “To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe ...” These words by Don Quixote in “Man of La Mancha” ring in my heart as I struggle once again to join the battle against my obesity. I’m not yet sure how I’m going to tackle the problem this time. I have ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=57 When I was a little boy I had a puppy. I named him Coke because I thought he was the color of Coca Cola. I loved Coke and Coke loved me! If mom and dad had let me, I would have let him sleep with me. I think I ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=55 “I long to see you ... that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.” Romans 1:11, 12 These words of the apostle Paul to the Roman Christians express my feelings as I think about my sister who has been with the Lord for nearly three years ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=49 The other day my wife, who is a pastoral counselor, had a visit from a woman who was in the process of preparing papers to effect a legal separation from her husband. Both the woman and her husband are committed Christians. There had been no infidelity and no abuse. She ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=46 The other day the following thoughts struck me during the Communion and I decided to share them with you. Jack Close There is this little hill located on the outskirts of Jerusalem. I staggered up the path to the crest of that hill and I could see two crosses with their ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=43 Have you ever reflected on the feelings of God?  Have you ever been pained by His pain?  Has your heart ever longed to bring a smile to His face in contrast to what He must feel so often when He is faced with the disdain of the atheist, the futile ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=40 A good friend and wonderful pastor sent this to me and it seemed appropriate to share.  Especially today.  Happy Thanksgiving to you all! In HIm, Dan www.noblepurposeministries.org George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His ... http://www.noblepurposeministries.org/blog/?p=37