#john newton

[sassylittlecanary]

For everyone who’s mad about David Corenswet playing Superman instead of Henry Cavill, here’s some stats…

George Reeves played Superman from 1951-1958.

Christopher Reeve played Superman from 1978-1987.

John Newton played Superman from 1988-1989.

Gerard Christopher played Superman from 1989-1992.

Dean Cain played Superman from 1993-1997.

Tom Welling played Superman from 2001-2011.

Brandon Routh played Superman in 2006 and then again in 2019.

Henry Cavill played Superman from 2013-2023.

Tyler Hoechlin played Superman from 2016-present.

Now it’s David Corenswet’s turn.

Pretty regularly since the 1970s, someone new has been playing Superman roughly every few years.

I understand that Henry Cavill was mislead and treated poorly by the studio (which sucks). But stop acting like Superman being recast after a decade is an unheard-of, shocking crime against you. It’s been the norm for fifty years.

[moodboardmix]

Casa San Cristobal, Mérida, Mexico,

Renovation by Marc Perrotta, John Newton and Jorge Novelo Caamal of Paralelo 20,

Photographs by Fabian Martinez

[aevarswall]

I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith and love and every grace, Might more of His salvation know And seek more earnestly His face. 'Twas He who taught me thus to pray, And He I trust has answered prayer, But it has been in such a way As almost drove me to despair.

I hoped that in some favored hour, At once He'd answer my request, And by His love's constraining power Subdue my sins and give me rest. Instead of this He made me feel The hidden evils of my heart, And let the angry powers of Hell Assault my soul in every part.

Yea more with His own hand He seemed Intent to aggravate my woe, Crossed all the fair designs I schemed, Cast out my feelings, laid me low. "Lord, why is this," I trembling cried, "Wilt Thou pursue Thy worm to death?" "'Tis in this way," the Lord replied, "I answer prayer for grace and faith.

"These inward trials I employ From self and pride to set thee free, And break thy schemes of earthly joy, That thou mayest seek thine all in Me."

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

"Assurance grows by repeated conflict, by our repeated experimental proof of the Lord's power and goodness to save; when we have been brought very low and helped, sorely wounded and healed, cast down and raised again, have given up all hope, and been suddenly snatched from danger, and placed in safety; and when these things have been repeated to us and in us a thousand times over, we begin to learn to trust simply to the word and power of God, beyond and against appearances: and this trust, when habitual and strong, bears the name of assurance; for even assurance has degrees." - John Newton

[dwuerch-blog]

Thankful to be Peaceful

Andrae Crouch was one of my all-time favorite Gospel singers and composers. These words are from his song, “Through it All”:“I’ve had many tears and sorrows / I’ve had questions for tomorrow / There’s been times I didn’t know right from wrong / But in every situation / God gave me blessed consolation / that my trials come to only make me strong. Through it all / through it all / I’ve learned to…

[reformedfaith]

May we sit at the foot of the cross; and there learn what sin has done, what justice has done, what love has done

John Newton

[cbjustmusic]

Tina Turner’s version of “Amazing Grace”. ________________ Amazing Grace Lyrics by John Newton

[lobokraken]

[dylanadreams]

"The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures."

- John Newton

[craigtowens]

Links & Quotes

Some links and quotes that caught my eye this week.

Stop praying to yourself! God isn’t impressed with your “powerful” prayer! Jesus tells an interesting story about two men: one thought very highly of his spiritual status and the only could barely lift his eyes. Jesus said that the proud man’s prayer received no help from God, but only the humble man’s prayer was heard. This is a short clip from my series called Kingdom Praying. I have lots of…

[sassylittlecanary]

Superman in live action!

[clemsfilmdiary]

Cool as Ice (1991, David Kellogg)

4/9/23

[slave-of-the-lord-jesus-christ]

Whoever is truly humbled will not be easily angry, nor harsh or critical of others. He will be compassionate and tender to the infirmities of his fellow-sinners, knowing that if there is a difference it is grace alone which has made it! He knows that he has the seeds of every evil in his own heart."

-John Newton (in a letter to the Earl of Dartmouth, February 1772)

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

"May the grace of Christ our Saviour, and the Father's boundless love, with the Holy Spirit's favour, rest upon us from above." John Newton

[johninrags]

Shin - Baptism in fire

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess, within the veil,

A life of joy and peace.

When we've been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we'd first begun.

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found;

Was blind, but now I see.

- John Newton

John Newton was born in London in 1725. His mother was a devout Christian who instilled in him the teachings of the faith from a young age. Unfortunately, she died when John was just seven years old, and he was left in the care of his sea-captain father. His father took him to sea at the age of eleven, beginning a life marked by hardship and adventure.

As a young man, Newton became involved in the Atlantic slave trade. He worked on slave ships and was known for his unruly behavior and lack of discipline. He often mocked the faith of his childhood and led a life far from the teachings of Christianity.

However, Newton's life took a dramatic turn during a violent storm at sea. While his ship was severely damaged and taking on water, Newton found himself at the helm. Amidst the chaos and fear, he called out to God, pleading for mercy and deliverance. When the storm finally subsided and he was still alive, he considered it a divine miracle.

This event marked the beginning of Newton's spiritual transformation. He began to read the Bible and other religious literature. Over time, he turned away from his former life, including his involvement in the slave trade. He was later ordained as an Anglican priest and became an influential figure in the Church of England.

Perhaps most famously, Newton wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace," which reflects his personal experience of conversion and redemption. The lyrics, "I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see," encapsulate Newton's spiritual transformation from a life of sin to one of faith.

Newton's conversion during the storm at sea can be likened to a baptism in fire, a moment of intense crisis leading to profound spiritual change. His past life was consumed in the metaphorical fire of this transformative experience, and he emerged as a new man, committed to serving God and advocating for the abolition of the slave trade. His life story serves as a testament to the power of grace and the possibility of transformation, themes central to the Christian understanding of a "baptism in fire."

[reformedfaith]

There is no fool like the sinner, who prefers the toys of earth to the happiness of heaven; who is held in bondage by the foolish customs of this world, and is more afraid of the breath of man, than of the wrath of God

John Newton