Perry Noble
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How Do You Really Forgive Someone Who Hurt You?
Forgiveness is MUCH DEEPER than a feeling (if we wait until we feel like forgiving we will never actually forgive) but rather a choice I have to make over and over again when the pain from what was done to me hits me out of nowhere.
7 Things Every Single Should Read Before Getting Married
At NewSpring Church, we're doing a series called "Race Day" (have I mentioned how we love NASCAR in the South?!) In this series, we're talking about running the race of life (see 1 Corinthians 9:24-27). If you are single here are seven articles I have written that will help you TRAIN in the right way!
6 Things That You Can Do to Improve Your Marriage
#1 – Begin asking Jesus to reveal where you fall short as a spouse and then begin to work on YOUR PART...as opposed to being the person who always points out where the other person falls short.
4 Reasons Why I Give
I surrendered my life to Jesus in 1990; however, I did not surrender my finances to Him until 1999. Some of you know my story, but for those who don't…I have experienced first hand what it is like to live in poverty. I know what it is like to have to move to another state because my dad could not pay his bookie the gambling debt he had racked up.
Am I Still a Christian if I Have Depression?
Life is hard. Everyone who lives in real life knows what it feels like to be unhappy and overwhelmed…and sometimes that feeling of sadness turns into hopelessness. But just because someone is a Christian who's been saved by Jesus doesn't mean they won't face difficult circumstances.
5 Myths About Anxiety and Depression
#1 – Someone who is a Christian will never wrestle with anxiety and depression. If this is true, then what about Moses asking God to take his life (Numbers 11:14-15), and then Elijah (I Kings 19:3-4) and later Jonah (Jonah 4:3) all asking to die? Paul admitted that he despaired life (II Corinthians 1:8) and even JESUS said that His soul was "Overwhelmed" (Matthew 26:38).
Five Things Every Single Should Consider
Being single can be completely overwhelming. One minute you can feel ridiculously stressed about big decisions you have to make when you're not sure where you might be in five years (or who you might be with in five years) and the next minute you can feel utterly alone because there's no one to help make that big decision with you.
5 Practical Things to Consider Before Taking an Antidepressant
One of the questions asked of me was, "How do I know if I should consider taking anti-depression medicine?" So here are five things I would tell you to consider before taking an antidepressant. Ask yourself is there anything going on in your life that you need to change.
Should Christians Take Medication for Mental Illness?
I remember the very first time I ever had to deal with someone who told me they were struggling with anxiety and depression. I did not understand and could not relate — so, I told them what I thought was the typical "Christian" answer to all problems…they should pray more, read their Bible more and memorize more Scripture.
One of the Most Powerful Leadership Principles I've Ever Learned
In 2002 I learned one of the most powerful leadership principles I've EVER learned...and it has PROFOUNDLY impact my leadership, our staff culture AND our church in a positive way...