Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: jesus

Church, Gospels, Leadership, Ministry, NT

How to Build a Christ-Centered Church With (or Without) a Building

The true church isn’t found in a building, but in the people gathered in Christ. It’s time to live out our faith beyond Sunday.

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Church, Discipleship, Gospels, Outreach

Becoming a Beacon for Christ

We are called to be a beacon for Christ, reflecting His love and serving our community with purpose and action.

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Bible, Discipleship, NT, OT

3 Principles in Rediscovering the Art of Stopping

How to get 24 Hours of Sabbath Restoration: Have you ever wondered why some communities seem to defy the aging process, living longer and healthier lives than the rest of us? These regions, known as “Blue Zones,” hold secrets to longevity. These communities get up to 10 years more life than the surrounding population.

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels, Leadership, NT, OT

4 Steps to Embracing Change

A Biblical Perspective on Adaptation and Growth: In life’s journey, one of the most crucial lessons is realizing that “You don’t know, what you don’t know.” This truth becomes apparent as we encounter unexpected challenges and need to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. Starting something new can be a challenge, but having to change course in the middle of the journey can be a great obstacle to overcome.

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels

How Commitment Builds Momentum In Our Faith

“Practice what you preach.” “Talk the talk, walk the walk!” We’ve all had those times where we struggle to translate our intentions into actions. Commitment is more than a passive engagement; it’s an active decision that requires follow-through. It’s an important component of our faith journey.

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels

How Fasting Increases the Frequency of Prayer

Build your spiritual resilience by adding fasting to your prayer. In our fast-paced Western society, where freedom and prosperity flourish, the spiritual discipline of fasting often takes a back seat. This is unfortunate because fasting holds the key to enhancing the frequency and impact of our prayers. Today we’re going to dive into some of Jesus’ teaching and uncover the crucial connection between prayer and fasting.

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Bible, Books, Gospels, Leadership

How Christmas Reminds Us that Jesus Enters Our Mess

I have a love-hate relationship with Nativity sets. I love that Nativity sets help us remember the first Christmas, adding a Biblical touchpoint to our Christmas decor. And yet, I struggle with how traditional Nativity Sets paint an idealized, pristine picture of the first Christmas. Let’s take a moment to peel back the layers and explore the messy reality that commercial Nativity sets overlook before I move to my main point.

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Bible, Church, Gospels

The Love of God Revealed

The unfolding drama of the Christmas story is more than just a historical account—it’s a revelation of God’s immense love for humanity. The angel Gabriel’s message to Mary serves as a pivotal moment in this divine narrative, demonstrating the connection between God’s love and His choice. “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
Luke 1:30

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Bible, Gospels, OT

Have You Ever Wondered, “Why Shepherds?”

An Advent Journey through Psalm 23: Have you ever wondered, “Why shepherds?” What’s the shepherds’ role in the Christmas narrative? Why did God choose these humble caretakers to witness the birth of the Messiah? In seeking out answers, we’ll find them today in an ancient, potentially unlikely source. We’ll explore the timeless wisdom found in Psalm 23, written by the shepherd David. From that text, we’ll widen our focus to discover the peace offered by our Good Shepherd, Jesus.

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Bible, Discipleship, Leadership, NT

How Do People Change After Receiving the Gospel?

Five outcomes of a transformed heart. In chapter 12 of Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, there are some unique outcomes that he lays out, on how an individual responds once they have received the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These responses or perhaps, better clarified as behavioural outcomes, are spurred on by the Holy Spirit and then lived out by the individual.

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Books, Ministry, Outreach

How Multiple Evangelism Models Work Together

Every pastor claims to know the right way to evangelize. Many are also quick to downplay or disregard other methods or models of evangelism. Over my time in ministry, I’ve come to learn that the ways people come to know Jesus are both deep and wide. And we should be careful when targeting a single way to share the Gospel as the only way.

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Leadership, Ministry, Outreach

Unpacking Evangelism and the Enneagram

Not sure if you’re familiar with the Enneagram, but I am an 8 (the Challenger), with a wing-7 (the Enthusiast). My internal nature is to always be working on or running to the next big thing. My mind is constantly focused on a challenge to overcome, or an experience to be had. Sure, I can get a lot accomplished and I have a lot of unique adventures, but there is a shadow side to every Enneagram number.

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