Tag: NCFCA

Is Love Debatable?

I get amused at my 18-year-old grandson because, from all his four years of speech and debate experience with the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics & Communications Association), he can sure hold his own when it comes to debating an issue with someone. I was completely entertained when I watched his dad and him debate the…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 17, 2018 Off

The Power of Adversity

I’m taking a little “Nana” moment to celebrate my grandson’s winning 1st Place in his Original Oratory Speech at the NCFCA National Championships this weekend. Out of 1000s of students from 45 states, competing in 65 preliminary tournaments, 500 students made it to Nationals. Payton’s win is truly a tribute to his diligence, hard work,…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 25, 2018 Off

Blessing in Disguise

I love being a judge at the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Comunications Association) Speech & Debate competitions. This is my second year to be a judge and I am continually impressed by these highly skilled and astute young people. The process includes days of rounds of speeches and debates in specific categories. Yesterday I…

By Donna Wuerch Noble March 12, 2016 Off

The World is Your Oyster

Day 169 of Photo Inspiration – The World is Your Oyster That saying implies that the world is laid out before us like a plate of oysters needing only to be pried open to be enjoyed, perhaps with a pearl as a prize.  It’s all the opportunities that await us when we take the limits…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 25, 2015 Off

Journey. Adventure. Wander.

Day 168 of Photos Inspirations — Journey.  Adventure.  Wander. On the road back home today.  What a great week we’ve had in Minnesota.  Without a doubt, hanging with the grandkids, being a part of their lives and celebrating the foundations that are being laid in their future is one of my greatest joys.  Payton was…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 25, 2015 Off

Tell the Next Generation

Day 167 of Photo Inspirations — Tell The Next Generation As I’ve walked through the halls of Northwestern University of St. Paul, MN, while here at the NCFCA National Speech & Debate Competition this week, I’ve passed this portrait of Billy Graham many times. I knew I needed to take a photo of it.  It…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 25, 2015 Off