Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: family

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, Wildlife

HOW CHRISTMAS DINNER SHOULD BE CONNECTED WITH GOD’S PROVISION

Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family are having an excellent morning! Christmas is a time of year where we acknowledge the blessings and provisions God has bestowed upon us. Consider for a moment, God’s provision of food. Perhaps it’s something that we’ve taken for granted this past year? Have we been well-fed this year?

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Communication, Creation, Discipleship

WHY GETTING OUTSIDE IS THE BEST PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN

Most of us are spending quality time with family; but what’s the plan? What are you going to do today to make some memories? What will make today different than every other day of the year? What will create the best Instagram shot or status update? I believe there is a simple answer.

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Discipleship, Ministry

How a Child Sponsorship Transformed My Family’s Life

Child sponsorship changed our family’s life and gave us a new “South American brother.” Learn how sponsoring a child can impact your family too.

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Bible, Discipleship, NT

Why We Need God’s Grace and Mercy

Do we deserve it? As Christians, we often state how much we don’t deserve God’s grace and mercy. I’ve been pondering whether or not we’re correct in saying that.

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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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Bible, Discipleship, Family

Are We Inadvertently Adding To Our Sex-Driven Culture?

Our culture is becoming increasingly sexualized. There are few who would deny that statement. As a pastor, I feel like I get a front-row seat to the results of this culture at least weekly, as I interact with people on a personal level, from all walks of life.

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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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Bible, Family, NT

Why You Show Her You Love Her, Everyday

Yesterday was my wife’s birthday and we had a great time with the family. Overall, she had a pretty enjoyable day doing some of the things she loves. And yet, as I think about how I acted yesterday, I feel convicted.

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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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Discipleship, Gospels, Outreach

4 Stewardship Principles to Consider When You’re Home For the Holidays

We have to face the reality that there are a number of people who did not have any type of get-together with family or friends this past week.  Nor will they have an opportunity to take part in the many festivities planned throughout this next month. The question is, what will we do about that? How will we make a difference out of our abundance?

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