Author Archives: jcnewton
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Stressed for the Holidays?
Posted on November 29, 2018 by jcnewton in PodcastsFamily, money, grief… many things seem to take our joy away this time of year. Focusing on Jesus becomes difficult, despite it being His birthday season! What can we do to keep Jesus at the forefront of our hearts and minds this Christmas?
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New! Advent for Restless Hearts Devotional
Posted on November 29, 2018 by jcnewton in Blog, ResourcesDownload our new Advent devotional! Advent For Restless Hearts features daily Christmas devotions for anyone feeling beaten up, broken down or weary from the stresses of life. Are you one of those people? Here’s the official description: “The Christmas season is usually one of the most beautiful times of the year, with green garland and […]
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Who Am I? Searching for Identity
Posted on November 19, 2018 by jcnewton in PodcastsWho are you? What do you do? If you were to summarize your identity in one sentence, what would you write or say? Can you even do it? It seems that we are in constant search for an identity that satisfies us — or satisfies those around us. But how can we better approach this search with God’s perspective in mind?
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Longing for a World Without Death
Posted on November 12, 2018 by jcnewton in PodcastsWe all deeply long for a world without death — a world without mourning and sadness, without funerals and graveyards. Are you dealing with the fallout from death right now? How can a restless heart find hope in the midst of so much sadness?
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Faith, Fear and Monsters
Posted on October 28, 2018 by jcnewton in PodcastsWe all have “monsters” in our lives — from bullies to unemployment to budget deficits — and facing these scary life situations brings a lot of fear. With Halloween ahead this week, host John Newton discusses how to deal with fear in your life and explores an example from the life of Moses and the Israelites. Do you have any “monsters” in your life? How do you battle them? Can you trust God when you are afraid?
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In Search of the Ideal
Posted on October 23, 2018 by jcnewton in PodcastsInside the heart is a really deep longing for things in this world to be right. Have you felt it? I believe that every human is in search of what is ideal. Nobody likes to be taken advantage of, to be wounded, to suffer personal loss. We all long internally for things to be right, and this longing leads people to search for answers to the wicked mess they see and experience around them.
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What is a Restless Heart?
Posted on October 22, 2018 by jcnewton in PodcastsOn today’s inaugural episode of Hope For Restless Hearts we talk about what makes one a “restless heart” and why they need a rest that is deeper and longer-lasting than a vacation.
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Learning From Jesus in the Wilderness
Posted on August 9, 2017 by jcnewton in BlogThe physical wilderness is harsh to humans. It is unforgiving and can test every resilience of the soul. But the wilderness can be something more subtle, more everyday in every location. It can be a place and time of emotional, spiritual or medical suffering. The wilderness can be brokenness, hardship, or pain. I’ve been through those wildernesses. Have you?
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There Be Monsters! Faith, Fear & the Arms of God
Posted on August 9, 2017 by jcnewton in Blog, UncategorizedHave you ever come face to face with a ferocious monster? You know, the kind of villainous, malicious, delicious… err… knee-knocking, pants-wetting, truly terrifying creature who stalks your dreams and watches from behind spooky gnarled trees in the thick of the forest kind of monster? Monsters are scary and there are real problems to face. But it is wise to face them with a heart of faith, whether you have walked with God forty years or forty days.
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A God Who Brings New Life Into Our Barrenness
Posted on August 9, 2017 by jcnewton in Blog, UncategorizedI’ve found that barrenness is a close bedfellow of hopelessness. Whether it be the intensely deep longing for a child or a medical illness or a relationship longing, barrenness can sap a soul of joy… of peace… of faith. In the case of Sarah and Abraham, it was the desire for a legitimate son and heir.
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