Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: death

Bible, Discipleship, OT

Is Life After Sorrow Possible?

Maybe you’ve just entered a time of sorrow? Maybe you’re just coming out of one? I can’t promise it won’t hurt, but joy is coming. Hope is on the way. Don’t stop praying; don’t stop crying out to God. He sees you. He is faithful. He has a plan.

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Bible, Discipleship

WHY IS DEATH GAIN?

Paul said it, but do we believe it? One of the most quoted New Testament verses within the evangelical church. As Paul wrestled with his

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Discipleship, Ministry

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE?

What Will Relationships Be Like? Over the summer and early fall, we’ve worked through each season of life from young to old, and everything in between. We unpacked

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Leadership, Outreach

HOW THE CHURCH SHOULD RESPOND TO SINGLE PARENTS

A Single Mom’s Outlook Not everyone has to endure the season of being widowed or being divorced. But this doesn’t give us reason to ignore

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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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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW WE CAN PLAN FOR A TIME OF MOURNING

Everyone Dies. Though this is a true statement, it doesn’t make it an easier when we’re faced with the death of a friend or family

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels, NT

Grief and Finding Peace in Life’s Hardest Moments of Loss

Grief’s pain is inevitable, but God’s comfort is real. Explore how Christian grief and finding peace can help us navigate loss and find hope in faith.

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels

Know That Jesus Knows Our Sorrow

Jesus wept for Lazarus, showing His deep understanding of human sorrow. How have you experienced sorrow?

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Bible, Discipleship, Family, NT, Outreach

How God Is Faithful Even In Times of Sorrow

Loss is hard. I remember walking with my wife after losing her father. It was really hard. However, when I think back, it was during our family’s sorrow that I found a renewed understanding of eternity and God’s faithfulness.

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Discipleship, Family

When Loss Hits Close to Home For the First Time

I’ve been processing through the morning my father-in-law lost his battle with lung cancer.  That morning will forever be solidified in my mind. It was my first real, close-to-home experience with grief, and I was not prepared for how debilitating it would be.

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Bible, Discipleship, Family, Gospels

Christ’s Ability To Empathize With Your Loss of a Loved One

Have you lost someone recently? Maybe you’re having a tough day, working through with memories and reminders of someone you lost years ago? If so, Lean into Jesus and let Him carry it with you. He loves you. He knows your loss.

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