Notes from the Trail

What 132 Questions Taught Me About Pastoral Leadership

What began as an effort to answer 132 church member questions transformed into an opportunity for discipleship. This post shares the unexpected ways God…

Jul 24 • Jeff Noble

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Ode to my kids

How July 4th led me to gratitude for my kids and their faith...

Jul 4 • Jeff Noble

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June 2026

A few historical/hysterical posts from Junes past...

Here's the first post in a series. Every month I'll dig through the archives and dust off a few posts from years gone by. Consider it a "time capsule…

Jun 9 • Jeff Noble

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May 2026

My Mac history

I've been an Apple guy for a long time -since the last century! Here's a quick tour of my Macintosh meanderings. Enjoy! And be sure to share yours!

May 25 • Jeff Noble

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Leaving people alone

Does the Bible really permit us to "mind our own business?" What do we get wrong when we avoid involvement?

May 15 • Jeff Noble

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April 2026

Why Virginians should vote "No" on gerrymandering

Before you cast your ballot "yes" in Virginia, connect the dots. It's not a pretty picture.

Apr 17 • Jeff Noble

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Book Reviews: The Four Loves, Believe, and A Light on the Hill

Three really good books that were recent reads! One of them should make your reading list this year. C.S. Lewis and love, a Lewis-like book urging…

Apr 10 • Jeff Noble

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March 2026

The real reason pastors burn out

The stress of ministry can unseat a pastor. There's a way to put out the fire before burnout happens. There's also a way to heal the burn wounds.

Mar 20 • Jeff Noble

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February 2026

The Spiritual Discipline Nobody Talks About: Attention

If you're "paying" attention to the wrong things, you're spending rather than investing your time. Here's some thoughts on why your attention span is…

Feb 27 • Jeff Noble

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The Importance of Book Critiques

A charitable critique is sorely needed in our culture today. Here are two books written by the well-known that I can't recommend but that made me think.

Feb 20 • Jeff Noble

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January 2026

The Annual Christmas Tree Toss

Each year, I toss our Christmas tree. Literally, Go big or go home, right? ;)

Jan 25 • Jeff Noble

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Smelly prayer

When we pray earnestly for people’s hearts to turn to God, we know we are praying prayers that God loves to answer.

Jan 12 • Jeff Noble

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