Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Family

Bible, Discipleship, Family, Gospels

How to Find Sabbath Rest in a Busy World

Embrace the gift of Sabbath and discover how setting aside a day of rest can transform your life and strengthen your connection with God.

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Church, Discipleship, Family, Leadership, Ministry

The Impact of LGBTQ+ Inclusion on Faith, Mental Health, and Identity

Understanding the complex intersection of faith, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues is crucial for compassionate and theological responses.

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Discipleship, Family, Leadership, NT

Praying for Healing or Ending the Suffering?

Navigating prayer for healing and trusting God’s will can be challenging. Here’s how to balance faith, compassion, and understanding.

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Family, Leadership, Ministry

How God Wove Spanish Into My Family and My Faith Journey

How God used our unique family heritage to lead us on a multicultural faith journey, enriching our lives and church community.

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Church, Family, Leadership, Ministry

4 Points to Consider When Addressing the Complex Issue of Abuse

In recent times, instances of abuse have gained significant attention, with concerns raised about its occurrence within churches and religious settings. While it’s crucial to acknowledge and confront abuse in any context, it’s essential to understand the broader picture and not single out any specific institution.

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Bible, Family, Gospels, OT

The Challenging But Promising Road Ahead; Choosing Faith Over Fear

Our family was hitting up Florida theme parks in February 2020. The greatest fear at that time? Upside-down roller coasters! Not COVID. People had coughs and colds, kids had runny noses, and touched everything, but there were no safety precautions. Lines were tight, no one wearing masks, and no hand-sanitizer stations. Simply put, there was no fear. Will we ever get back there?

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Bible, Family, OT

The 10 Commandments and The Questions Parents Should Be Asking

Most people try their best, but a careful look at the intent behind the commandments proves a little more difficult. We might follow the rule, but our heart condition may be jaded. And that is really the purpose of today’s post; to get to the heart of the 10 commandments.

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Adventure, Family, Leadership, Ministry

What Does a Sabbatical Look Like?

This Friday will be the final day of my sabbatical. In this longer-than-usual post, I will try my best to unpack what the past three months looked like and felt like. This post will be insightful for both (1) those who wondered what I was up to for 3 months, and (2) those who are considering a sabbatical in the future.

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Discipleship, Family, Leadership, Ministry

HELP! I’m Parenting a Teenager!

There once was a young man named Bobby Boucher. Bobby was raised in the Louisiana bayou. Bobby’s Mama loved him dearly! Out of that love, she tried her best to protect Bobby from the evils of this world. But little by little, her desire to love and protect Bobby turned into a constant effort to control Bobby.

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Family, Leadership, Music

Embrace the Now; Being Present to Shape Your Family’s Future

Embrace the now to shape your family’s future by being present and engaged in your home.

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Family, Music

A Great Song to Play on Christmas Morning

Merry Christmas readers! It’s the crack of dawn. My boys will soon be up, ready to rip into whatever Santa Claus has left for them!

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Family, Leadership, Ministry

Why You Should Embrace Hard Work to Achieve Your Goals

Have you ever fallen asleep at work? It was a season of life that I’ll never forget; just before and after our first son was born. Wow, that was a lot of work! My wife, Nicole, and I were living in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. I was commuting daily into Calgary, for a full-time sales position within the hospitality industry. I was good at my job, meeting sales targets and receiving bonuses. And yet, the hours were long and hard.

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