Tag Archives: Jesus

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  Santa Claus and Our Search For God

  Posted on December 4, 2018 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  Our Western culture uses the myth of Santa Claus to fill the God-shaped hole that exists inside every person. But who was the real Santa Claus? And what does our current legend of Santa reveal about what we want God to be like?

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  Stressed for the Holidays?

  Posted on November 29, 2018 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  Family, 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, Resources

  Download 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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  Longing for a World Without Death

  Posted on November 12, 2018 by jcnewton in Podcasts

  We 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 Podcasts

  We 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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  Learning From Jesus in the Wilderness

  Posted on August 9, 2017 by jcnewton in Blog

  The 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, Uncategorized

  Have 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, Uncategorized

  I’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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  Have It Your Way? Submission, Marriage & True Freedom

  Posted on April 4, 2017 by Shannon Newton in Blog, Uncategorized

  We live in a culture that says you can, “Have it your way.” This philosophy has slipped over into every area of life. We begin to think we can have every part of our life customized — designed in just the way we want it to be. Inherent in this kind of thinking is the idea that we know what is best for our lives, that we actually know what we need. When we live this way, our focus begins to narrow, to become more and more self-centered. We also miss out on so many beautiful blessings that could come our way if we were less picky.

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