Wisdom's Heart
Today is October 3. If you’re in the habit of reading the chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month, a habit I...
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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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- Sep 26
The Lie of Moral Superiority
Do Christians think they are morally superior to unbelievers? Are we “better” than someone who doesn’t believe in Jesus Christ? Even if...
- Sep 12
A Change of Perspective
Because humans are sinners and live in a fallen world, wherever there are people there are problems. Often, it’s when people form social...
- Jul 25
Teach Us to Pray
It’s interesting that in the model prayer, when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them about prayer, they didn’t say “teach us how to...
- Jul 4
Christians Aren't Victims: Overcoming Victim Mentality
An unfortunate and often devastating fact of life is that people will sometimes hurt you. They may mistreat and misunderstand you. Our...
- Apr 11
The Coming Rapture
The other day I was driving my son and daughter to school when my son started a game of “Would You Rather.” We frequently play this game...
- Mar 7
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 7
Strength for the Mission
“Moses my servant is dead.” These are the first words from the Lord’s mouth in the opening chapter of Joshua. I can imagine the quick...
- Jan 17
More Than Conquerors
The phrase, “more than conquerors“ is so well-known that it has become Christian cliché and maybe even trite. Most Christians are...
- Jan 3
Angels
Someone recently asked me, “Do you believe in guardian angels?” The short answer to the question is yes, but not as angels are commonly...
- Nov 29, 2022
Addressing Insecurity
In Psalm 57, David is in a situation of insecurity. He explains that he is facing “calamities” (v. 1). He says that his “soul is among...
- Nov 15, 2022
True Experience
Not long ago I watched a debate between a philosophy professor and a woman who had been converted to Christ in adulthood. Both the...
- Oct 25, 2022
Put On Meekness
"Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save...
- Oct 4, 2022
Forgetting Those Things
In Philippians 3:13, the Apostle Paul famously said, “forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which...
- Dec 21, 2021
Preparing the Way for Christmas
In Luke 1:5-7 we read of an older couple who are righteous before God and have no children. In this devotion, we will see 5 powerfully...
- Nov 23, 2021
The Throne of Grace
This sermon is based on Hebrews 4:14-5:10. Follow along in the Bible as you read through this content. Introduction: By way of review,...
- Nov 16, 2021
Are You Resting?
“Rest” is directly mentioned nine times in the first eleven verses of Hebrews 4. “Rest” is clearly the theme of passage. The summary...
- Oct 19, 2021
Tips for Overcoming Sadness
#1 Get to a place that reminds you of God's creation. Maybe for you it's being by the crisp ocean water, or maybe it's being in a...
- Sep 14, 2021
Song of Strength - Psalm 46
If we take a quick snapshot of the trouble around the world today, we read in the headlines of terrorism in Afghanistan. Recently,...
- Sep 7, 2021
Isaiah’s Song of Strength
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in...
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