Faith • Notes from the Trail

Church, Discipleship, Faith, Spiritual Markers

Tribute: Dr. W.O. Vaught

I never realized expository preaching wasn't common for all churches as I grew up because it was all I knew. This post is a tribute to Dr. W.O. Vaught of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock and his faithful preaching and teaching of scripture. His consistent, biblically-centered messages shaped my life and my preaching.

Jeff Noble
March 1, 2020
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Book Review, Faith, Life Hack, Parchment Reviews, Productivity, Reading, Sabbath, Spiritual Markers

Book Review: “The Rest of God” by Mark Buchanan

This book is intended to either restore or bequeath sabbath to you. It will show you that you are designed to enjoy the Sabbath and that God made a day of rest on purpose - for us. It's not a day to relished as a "day off." Rather, when you recover Sabbath in your life, you will find yourself re-learning how to enjoy and revel in Him.

Jeff Noble
December 29, 2019
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Communication, Culture, Faith

The advent of snarky

Cynicism threatens you at the core of joy. Our culture is infested with it. Our relationships are tainted by it. We can't argue well or fight fair. How can we grow into enjoyable people?

Jeff Noble
December 23, 2019

Christmas, Faith, Spiritual Markers

Christmas “Sections”

Every year I attempt to slow down Christmas. It’s my unrealistic goal to fully enjoy every. single. moment. of. every. day. leading. up. to. Christmas. day. Putting periods after each of those does nothing to prevent you from reading it…

Jeff Noble
December 8, 2019
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Discipleship, Faith

Discipleship Story: Viktor Orekhov

Discipleship isn't about a content check-list. What you learn from simple, regular meeting together for encouragement and coffee can accumulate into a mutual friendship, centered around Jesus, that extends beyond proximity.

Jeff Noble
November 16, 2019

Campfire Talk, Faith, Internet, Politics, Social Media

Nuff Said: Tulsi Gabbard’s takedown of HRC, the ideal length of every social media post, the danger of expectations, the myth of dying Christianity, and Bad Lip Reading by Joe Biden

"Nuff Said" is a collection of articles that caught my eye on the interwebs. This entry includes politics, faith, social media and a life hack about unmet expectations. I've tossed in a video of bad lip reading by Joe Biden for free.

Jeff Noble
October 19, 2019
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Discipleship, Faith

Discipleship Story: Ben Messina

Children's ministry, small group, campus ministry... Ben Messina was faithful in so many areas while in Blacksburg. His deep thoughts on discipleship are worthy of digesting.