#john newton

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[motion-of-love]

Superman/Clark Kent in live action

Kirk Alyn:

The first actor to play Superman/Clark Kent in live action, in 1948 'Superman' a 15 part film serial was released

in 1950, Kirk Alyn played the role again in 'Atom Man vs. Superman'

George Reeves:

in 1951, George Reeves became the second actor to appear as Superman/Clark Kent in 'Superman and the Mole-Men'

Reeves then went on to play the role in 104 episodes of 'Adventures of Superman' (1952–1958)

Christopher Reeve:

in 1978, Christopher Reeve became the third actor to play Superman/Clark Kent in 'Superman: The Movie'

Reeve also went on to play the role in Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983) and his final appearance as Superman in 1987's Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

In 1988, John Newton became the fourth actor to play Clark Kent (Superman in his younger years) in the first season of 'Superboy'

from 1989 to 1992, Gerard Christopher took over the role in Superboy to become the fifth live action Clark Kent

Dean Cain:

In 1993, Dean Cain became the sixth actor to play the role, in 87 episodes of 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' 1993–1997

Tom Welling:

in 2001, we saw Tom Welling become the seventh actor to play the role and begin his journey as Clark Kent on his way to being Superman in 217 episodes of 'Smallville' (2001-2011)

he returned to the role to cameo in Arrowverses Crisis on infinite Earths crossover event (2019/2020)

Brandon Routh:

in 2006, Brandon Routh became the eighth actor to play the role in live action, Routh played the role in Superman Returns (2006)

Routh would later briefly returned to the role as Superman in Arrowverses Crisis on infinite Earths crossover event

Henry Cavill:

In 2013, Henry Cavill became the nineth actor to play the role in Man of Steel (2013)

He also played the role in Batman v Superman (2016), Justice League (2017)/Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and his final appearance as Superman in Black Adam (2022)

Tyler Hoechlin:

Tyler Hoechlin became the tenth actor to play the role first appearing in Supergirl 2x01 before making more appearances in Arrowverse including crossover events 'Elseworlds' & 'Crisis on infinite earths'

then Hoechlin played the role in 53 episodes of 'Superman & Lois'

The series currently airing it's final season as Warner Bros sold 'The CW' and new owners were reportedly looking to cut costs, the series was cancelled but given a limited episode season to finish right.

David Corenswet:

David Corenswet will be the eleventh actor to play the role, he will appear as Superman/Clark Kent in 'Superman' (2025) to be released in July 2025

Hopefully in future there are more actors to play live action Superman/Clark Kent and we get to be entertained by Superman for many years to come.

If you read to the end, Thank you and I hope you have a Super Day/Night

[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.

[jon-mcbrine-author]

Hey, I didn’t like the Snyder suit either 😜

[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."

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

"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

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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

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[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…

[clemsfilmdiary]

Cool as Ice (1991, David Kellogg)

4/9/23

[sassylittlecanary]

Superman in live action!

[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)

[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."

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

"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