Notes from the Trail

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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Best Books I read in 2025 (and perhaps your next favorite is in the list)

Here’s my annual listing of the Top Ten books I read in 2025, with some honorable mentions and a few more page-turning details.

Jan 1 • Jeff Noble

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December 2025

Top Posts on "Notes from the Trail" in 2025

Here are 2025's Top 10 posts from "Notes from the Trail" as decided by my blog traffic. I am thankful to my subscribers and hope you'll enjoy a post you…

Dec 31, 2025 • Jeff Noble

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Christmas is for those who grieve

The following post is my notes from a sermon I preached last year called “Good Grief, Christmas.” If you’ve ever felt out of place or shunned into…

Dec 21, 2025 • Jeff Noble

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Merry Christmas from the Nobles, 2025

Our annual Christmas card and letter features grace, grief, birth, and travels.

Dec 14, 2025 • Jeff Noble

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Not so quietly sad about Twitter

Is your favorite social media less satisfying than ever? Mine is. Here are some of my reasons. What are yours?

Dec 9, 2025 • Jeff Noble

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