Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Adventure

Adventure, Creation, Family, Gospels, Leadership, The North

How Hobbies and Recreation Can Help You Invest In Your Deepest Relationships

Satan wants to destroy your deepest relationships; with your family and with Jesus. He’s a deceiver, convincing us that working is more important so that we’ll stay away from the people closest to us, and keep our focus away from God. Don’t be tricked; stop working and rest!

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Adventure, Discipleship, Ministry

The Benefit of Embracing Stories Instead of Checklists

During my youth pastor days, we worked through John Eldredge’s  EPIC series within our High School Discipleship program. John explains Christianity as a great story that we are living. He proposes that history’s great stories became great because they have the key elements of our story.

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Adventure, Discipleship, Gospels, Leadership, Outreach

What If You Didn’t Get Back On the Bus? Exploring the Desire to Stay On Mission

Returning home from a short-term mission or spiritual retreat can be difficult. On the one hand, you have this odd desire to keep travelling, embracing a nomadic servant leadership lifestyle as a permanent gig. On the other hand, you crave the comforts and security that come with getting home to family and friends.

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Adventure, Bible, Books, Gospels, Ministry

God Is Writing An Incredible Story for Our Lives

Throughout this journey, my trust in God’s sovereignty has become easier to grasp. It’s not that I haven’t experienced conflict and trial. The difference is that this concept of God’s great Story has driven me to pray in ways that I don’t normally experience.

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Adventure, Discipleship, Ministry

Are You Taking Risks Every Day or Riding the Sunday Pew?

Some followers of Jesus are so committed that they’d be willing to take any and all risks necessary. Much like the motorcyclist who is willing to ride in rain or shine, these people have been committed Christians who will stay steadfast to the community and the mission through good times and bad.

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Adventure, Bible, Leadership

Have You Ever Put Up Stones of Remembrance?

What amazing struggle has God helped you overcome? What task has God given you the strength to complete? What incredible experience has God brought you to? What need (or want) has God provided out of nowhere?

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Adventure, Bible, Discipleship, OT, Wildlife

Don’t Underestimate the Expanse of God’s Grace

Whether you’re following God’s leading or not, don’t underestimate God’s plan. Don’t underestimate the possibility that God may be working far greater intentions for someone else. Don’t underestimate the possibility that you are still a tool in God’s hands, being used for His Gospel and His glory!

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