Jack Newman

Jack Newman serves as a Content Specialist at American Bible Society. After studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Eastern University, Jack settled down in Berwyn, PA with his wife, Stephanie. His interests include lacrosse, coffee, cheeseburgers and cats.

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September 22nd, 2015

4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Alone

Jack Newman

My friends and I recently stumbled into a newfound obsession: taking personality tests online. Relentlessly, we’ve scoured the Internet for psychological quizzes, raced through the analytical questions and compared our results. Which of us is the most introverted? Which of us has the most aggressive personality? Which of us ...

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August 25th, 2015

5 Bible Verses to Heal Harmful Self-Criticism

Jack Newman

If someone called me “my own worst critic, ” I suppose I’d take it as a compliment. After all, the label would imply that I analyze my life and work more ruthlessly and deliberately than anybody else. And who doesn’t want to strive for personal excellence? But while ...

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July 30th, 2015

5 Practical Proverbs To Help You Handle Criticism

Jack Newman

I have an embarrassing confession to make: I’m a perfectionist. Before you judge me too harshly, let me remind you that there are plenty of us perfectionists out there; I’m not the only odd bird who likes my shirts ironed, my room cleaned and my work praised as ...

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July 14th, 2015

5 Bible Verses For When Change Is Hard

Jack Newman

My wife and I are currently reading through J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” As we’ve journeyed alongside Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry, an epiphany has been lingering in the back of my head: I’m just like a Hobbit. I resist change and hope desperately that things in my ...

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June 9th, 2015

4 Bible Verses for Coping with Workplace Failure

Jack Newman

What in the world was I thinking? I’ve asked myself this question at work more times than I’d like to admit. Sometimes my inner voice groans after making an embarrassing mistake in front of my supervisor. What in the world was I thinking? ...

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