Wisdom's Poor
I grew up poor by American standards. My family was on welfare and received food stamps. More than once my sisters and I stood in...
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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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Oct 17, 2023
Wisdom, Peace, & Conflict
The world is full of conflict. There is always a negative comment to respond to or an unpleasant situation to confront. But while...
Jul 11, 2023
Our Livid Lord: A Study of God's Wrath
Even the casual observer can see that America is on a collision course with God’s wrath. To say that our Lord is “livid” is to say that...
Jun 13, 2023
How to Not Sin Today
Most of the sins we are conscious of are sins of commission: wrongs we commit. Eight of the Ten Commandments are statements about what...
May 2, 2023
For God is Love
When the world accuses Christians of being unloving, one of several things may be true. One, they may be referring to nominal...
Apr 25, 2023
Love and the Gospel
When was the last time you were rebuked for being unloving? Was the rebuke valid? How do you know? It’s possible for a believer to have...
Apr 18, 2023
When Love Isn't Love
“Love is Love.” Have you seen this slogan on a bumper sticker or protest sign? If you have, you can almost always draw several...
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...
Jul 5, 2022
Act Like A Man
After sternly rebuking the carnal Corinthian church, Paul concludes 1 Corinthians by directly addressing the men in that church. He...
May 10, 2022
The Rottenness of the Bones
Jealousy is often called “the green-eyed monster.” Also known as envy, jealousy has ruined relationships of every type. One young man is...
Mar 8, 2022
This Disciple's Story
I must admit that to this day, I’m still growing spiritually. God’s still working on me. My knowledge of who the Lord is and the...
Feb 8, 2022
Discipling Others
“I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet...
Oct 26, 2021
Discipleship Evaluation
Spiritually speaking, John 21:15-32 is a milestone moment in the life of the Apostle Peter. It is a time of spiritual reflection,...
Oct 5, 2021
The Choice in Love
One of the most glaring distinctions between God‘s creation throughout the universe, and His creation of mankind, is human volition. Man...
Apr 27, 2020
Ladies: How's Your Love Life?
The Bible tells us in Matthew 22:37-39 “…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy...
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