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Church, Family, Leadership, Ministry

4 Points to Consider When Addressing the Complex Issue of Abuse

In recent times, instances of abuse have gained significant attention, with concerns raised about its occurrence within churches and religious settings. While it’s crucial to acknowledge and confront abuse in any context, it’s essential to understand the broader picture and not single out any specific institution.

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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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Adventure, Family, Leadership, Ministry

What Does a Sabbatical Look Like?

This Friday will be the final day of my sabbatical. In this longer-than-usual post, I will try my best to unpack what the past three months looked like and felt like. This post will be insightful for both (1) those who wondered what I was up to for 3 months, and (2) those who are considering a sabbatical in the future.

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Discipleship, Family, Leadership, Ministry

HELP! I’m Parenting a Teenager!

There once was a young man named Bobby Boucher. Bobby was raised in the Louisiana bayou. Bobby’s Mama loved him dearly! Out of that love, she tried her best to protect Bobby from the evils of this world. But little by little, her desire to love and protect Bobby turned into a constant effort to control Bobby.

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Adventure, Family, Leadership, The North

Merry Christmas From the Norton Family

As 2015 draws to an end, thank you, our friends and family for a fantastic year. Thank you to my readers who continue to support LeadBiblically.com. Please continue to pray for our family as we strive to serve the City of Whitehorse. Please pray for me, that I would continue to be the leader that God has called me to be.

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Family, Music

A Great Song to Play on Christmas Morning

Merry Christmas readers! It’s the crack of dawn. My boys will soon be up, ready to rip into whatever Santa Claus has left for them!

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Family, Leadership, Ministry

Why You Should Embrace Hard Work to Achieve Your Goals

Have you ever fallen asleep at work? It was a season of life that I’ll never forget; just before and after our first son was born. Wow, that was a lot of work! My wife, Nicole, and I were living in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. I was commuting daily into Calgary, for a full-time sales position within the hospitality industry. I was good at my job, meeting sales targets and receiving bonuses. And yet, the hours were long and hard.

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Bible, Discipleship, Family

Are We Inadvertently Adding To Our Sex-Driven Culture?

Our culture is becoming increasingly sexualized. There are few who would deny that statement. As a pastor, I feel like I get a front-row seat to the results of this culture at least weekly, as I interact with people on a personal level, from all walks of life.

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Adventure, Creation, Family, Gospels, Leadership, The North

How Hobbies and Recreation Can Help You Invest In Your Deepest Relationships

Satan wants to destroy your deepest relationships; with your family and with Jesus. He’s a deceiver, convincing us that working is more important so that we’ll stay away from the people closest to us, and keep our focus away from God. Don’t be tricked; stop working and rest!

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Bible, Family, NT

Why You Show Her You Love Her, Everyday

Yesterday was my wife’s birthday and we had a great time with the family. Overall, she had a pretty enjoyable day doing some of the things she loves. And yet, as I think about how I acted yesterday, I feel convicted.

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Communication, Family, Leadership

The Benefit of Having a Staff Meeting Full of Friends

Once, while I was tucking my son into bed, I decided to pause and spend some time talking with him. He was 3 years old at the time. I started with a typical question, that always provided interesting content.

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