Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Leadership

Leadership, Ministry

4 STEPS TO LOSING A TOOTH AND WHAT IT TEACHES US ABOUT CHANGE

Can you remember when you lost your first tooth? Were you afraid of the potential discomfort or pain? Is your business or ministry facing the removal of a project or program? Like teeth, will there be new growth from that process?

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Bible, Leadership

WHY LEADERS CAN’T AFFORD TO NEGLECT COMPASSION

Leaders are known to push through any obstacle life might put in their way. Pulling all-nighters to get a project completed. Never taking a sick day; showing up for work regardless of personal health. Keeping personal loss a secret despite the pain.

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Leadership, Ministry

4 QUESTIONS TO TURN A LIFE OF ROUTINE INTO A LIFE OF MISSION

It’s easy for life to become routine. It’s easy to let each day pass like the next. We complete assignments, answer emails, plan new projects; waiting for the weekend to arrive. However, the routine has the potential to weaken our defences against sin, soften our desire to share the Gospel and prevent us from seeking opportunities to show Christ’s love.

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW A SIMPLE CHANGE IN MINDSET CAN IMPROVE OUR WORK ETHIC

The temptation is always there. We’ve all done it. We’re supposed to be working on a specific project, but we’re checking our inbox for the third time; hoping that a new message will give us something else to work on. Worst-case scenario, we move to something non-work related, like our Facebook Timeline or Instagram feed.

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Communication, Leadership

HOW ACCEPTING CRITICISM WILL EVENTUALLY SHARPEN OUR CHARACTER

It’s tough taking criticism.

Not so much when it’s given about a project or a set of plans. But what about our motives, or maybe even our character? Everything changes then, doesn’t it?

When we feel like our motives or character are being questioned, or maybe even attacked, it cuts deep. Add in digital communication, where people have become more emboldened with their critique, it can leave us feeling utterly worthless.

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHY SEASONS OF CHANGE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR GROWTH

Where are you currently? Is life moving along flawlessly or are you in a season of change? Is there a season of change on the horizon? How will you act, think, speak and motivate others during this season? How will you embrace life’s changes? (You can leave a comment below this post.)

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Bible, Leadership

HOW OBSTACLES IN LEADERSHIP ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THANKSGIVING

The workload is ominous. The days are long. The responsibilities are seemingly unending. Such is the life of a leader. Around every corner is a new obstacle or opportunity.

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON’T MAKE REST A PRIORITY

It starts with a sneeze. Then a cough starts or maybe even just a tickle in the back of your throat. Then the paranoia steps

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Discipleship, Leadership

WHY SEEKING JUSTICE IS ONLY HALF THE ACTION PLAN

Great leaders have been known to seek justice. When someone has been cheated, hurt or wronged; great leaders have stood beside them and fought on

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Bible, Discipleship, Leadership, NT

When Should We Pray For Our Nation and Its Leaders?

Sometimes we feel like everything is terrible. And yet, in reflection of the past 100 years, maybe not so bad? In reflection of the past 300 years, fairly good! And yet, I get it; in this moment, it can be tough to see any positives. What do we do with our frustrations with where our nation is headed, when there’s validity to our concerns?

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW WORK CAN PREVENT US FROM NURTURING FAMILY TIME

We all wear a lot of hats! Regardless of the career we’re in, we all have roles and responsibilities that we must maintain. Planning, maintenance, projects, budgets, management, emails and meetings; we all have to work.

We can’t neglect our work commitments. And yet, we should be careful that we don’t sacrifice our family for the sake of a job. Regardless of how much money we may bring home, fully providing for one’s family means more than just food on the table.

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW TO MAKE THE PATH TO YOUR DREAMS A LITTLE STRAIGHTER

What are your dreams and aspirations? What are your ultimate goals? How are you making that path straight and free from obstacles?

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