Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: purpose

Bible, Church, Discipleship, Ministry, NT

How to Dream a Little Bigger This Year

As we transition into a new year, a question echoes in our hearts and minds: “What’s Next?” Today, I’d like to help you with that question. Not in so much a practical sense, but in seeking God’s vision for your life. Are we willing to open ourselves to something greater? In the next few minutes, we’ll explore three spiritual practices from Romans 12, that can help us align our dreams and aspirations (maybe our New Year’s resolutions) with God’s purpose.

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Books, Church, Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry, The North

A 5-Day Devotional Plan on the YouVersion Bible App

Although it might not always feel like it; although you might not always see it happening, God is intimately involved in your life each and every day. Why? Because He has a greater purpose, and you are part of His plan. He wants to bring meaning and value to your life for His glory and the Gospel.

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Bible, Discipleship

For THIS Purpose Jesus Willingly Accepted the Cross

When Pilate asks Jesus if He’s a king, Jesus’ answer may seem a bit strange. Interesting that Jesus points back to an event that we celebrate as Christmas. He states, “For this Purpose” He was born. “For this purpose,” He came into the world. Pilate of course was not at the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds; but this pointer back to the Nativity scene leads us to a sobering realization…

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Bible, Discipleship

HOW THE BIBLE IMPACTS LIFE AND ETERNITY

The Bible & The Christian Life. We live in a world of “I think…” and “I feel…” when it comes to eternity. Western culture promotes

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Discipleship, Leadership

3 QUESTIONS TO HELP US ACCEPT WHO WE REALLY ARE

Sometimes we want to be someone else.

It happens to the best of us. We see someone or something that we think should represent our life. It might be a nice car or name-brand clothing; perhaps a certain hobby or even a job or career.

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Bible, Discipleship

HOW TRUST IN JESUS SHOULD BRING ABOUT STRESS-FREE DECISION MAKING

Look back on life. As I look back on my life, many of my decisions seemed to be of my own design at the time.

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Discipleship, Leadership

3 VANTAGE POINTS THAT HELP US ASSUME GOD’S IN CONTROL

Is God Really In Control? Most Christians would assume so, but do we live like it? How would life change if seriously started every day with

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Bible, Books, Discipleship, OT

How You’re Being Included In God’s Purposed Plan

Take a moment to meditate on the deeper level of this Scripture. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) It’s next level, isn’t it? One of those reflections of time and space. I often find myself getting lost in Scriptures like this one.  I’m consumed by thoughts of how God is guiding my life, and my eternal life for those willing to accept that statement. God’s sovereignty always seems to be on my mind and always has been.

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