Almost Persuaded
I love seeing a dad who takes his health seriously. A dad who eats healthy and is not a glutton and who exercises with his wife and childre
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Life Insight from Scripture
Fresh devotionals are being published weekly. The posts include articles written by Pastor Johnson, NorthStone members, and other ministry contributors. Strength for Life hopes these brief articles strengthen you.
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Feb 13
Biblical Climate Change
Climate change is real. Did you ever think you’d hear that from a Christian? And yet there is a lot of evidence that the world we love...
Dec 19, 2023
Broken By the Cornerstone
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise” (Psalm 51:17). As I journey...
Mar 7, 2023
Comfort from God
On November 10, 2021, my life was turned upside down. My best friend of 34 years went home to be with the Lord. My beloved wife Sonia...
Feb 14, 2023
Christian Woman, How Well Do You Love?
How’s your love life? The Bible commands you in Matthew 22:37-39 to "love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and...
Jan 31, 2023
Three Seconds to Impact
“Vertigo” – a pilot’s worst nightmare! I was out of control in zero visibility and rapidly losing altitude. Only 300 feet above the...
Jun 27, 2022
2 Types of Sinners
Jesus loves the unlovable. He loves sinners; and sinners come in all shapes and sizes. In John 3 Jesus shows love to a religious sinner...
Apr 19, 2022
Death is Swallowed Up in Victory
Easter, or better stated, Resurrection Sunday, is the most Scripturally significant celebration of the Christian faith. The Bible...
Mar 26, 2021
Are You A Hellfire and Brimstone Preacher?
On several occasions during my time in Pastoral ministry people have asked me, "Are you a hellfire and brimstone preacher?" And of...
Jun 3, 2020
Jesus' Mission Accomplished
As Christians we make much of Jesus’ efficacious death through crucifixion, and we make much of His resurrection from the grave, and...
May 29, 2020
Most Famous Bible Verse
Pastor James C. Johnson The most famous verse in all the Bible is famous for several reasons. It’s famous because it’s rich with the good...
May 26, 2020
Why is God's Grace Amazing?
One of the most popular Christian hymns in the world is Jonathan Newton’s Amazing Grace. The word “Grace” simply means “unmerited favor.”...
May 21, 2020
The Unpardonable Sin
What is the one thing that God will not forgive? After all, the Bible plainly explains that if we seek God‘s forgiveness, He will forgive...
May 20, 2020
Why Did Jesus Come to the Earth?
Some people believe that Jesus came into the world primarily for social reasons. They believe that He came to feed the poor, and heal the...
May 15, 2020
What Year Were You Saved?
Here’s a question for Christians. What year was it that you were saved? I’m asking, “When were you converted to Christ?” I’m not asking,...
Apr 30, 2020
What's Your Spiritual Blood Type?
Thursday, April 30, 2020 Physically speaking there are four principal blood types: type A, type B, type AB, and type O. In case of a...
Apr 29, 2020
Sinners: Different Shapes & Sizes
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Jesus loves the unlovable. He loves sinners, and sinners come in all shapes and sizes. In John 3, Jesus shows...
Apr 14, 2020
The “So What” of Easter
In Matthew 28 the angel of the Lord told the women to, “come, see the place where the Lord lay.” This past Sunday, lots of people did the...
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