Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

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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, 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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Bible, Discipleship

Will You Listen To Jesus This Year?

How have you aided in the mission of Jesus in the past couple of years? How will you aid in His gospel mission this year? What step will you take this week?

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Discipleship, Outreach

3 Principles On How (and Why) Christians Should Give To Those In Need

Do you connect Christianity with charitable giving? Why or why not? Should Christians be giving differently to those in need? If so, what would it look like?

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Bible, Ministry

The Important Difference Between the Words “If” and “When”

What spiritual disciplines are you currently practicing? Which disciplines are lacking, and what’s your plan to bring them back into practice?

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Bible, Discipleship

Why the Manger?

Every Christmas Eve we’re invited to the manger. The manger is the centre-piece of every nativity set. And the manger central to the account of the very first Christmas. Have you ever asked why?

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Discipleship, Leadership

HOW TO TRANSFORM FOLLOWER INTO LEADERS

Transformational Leadership Via Jesus. I was chatting with my mentor this week, and the focus was on transformational leadership. How does one move a follower

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Discipleship, Leadership

3 SKILLS THAT ALL GREAT LEADERS POSSESS

Great leaders are willing to develop leaders. There are a number of skills that one must possess in order to thrive as a leader. But

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Discipleship, Outreach

TWO STORIES OF MEETING JESUS…AND THE SECOND LAYER

“…a person’s enemies will be those of his own household.“ Jesus’ words are harsh! Why would Jesus say something like this? Surely, He doesn’t really mean

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Bible, Discipleship

CONNECTING COMMUNION TO THE GREATER STORY

It All Begins In Exodus. In Christian circles we’re well versed in the following communion account found in Matthew 26: “26 While they were eating, Jesus took

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Bible, Discipleship

JESUS ON HEAVENLY RELATIONSHIPS

4 Points To Consider “23 That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 24 ‘Teacher,’ they

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