No Limits!
Even good things need limits. There are many activities that are reasonable, but only when they’re done in moderation. The same habits...
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Life Insight from Scripture
Fresh devotionals are being published weekly. The posts include articles written by Pastor Johnson as well as NorthStone members and other ministry contributors. We hope these brief articles strengthen you.
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- Jan 10
The "New Year, New Me" Guide
The New Year is here. And whether you made a New Year’s resolution or you think they are a waste of time, you should seriously consider...
- Dec 20, 2022
Bear Your Own Burden
Part of being a Christian husband or wife, a Christian son or daughter, a Christian American citizen, a Christian resident in your...
- Dec 6, 2022
Excuse Makers
As we introduce the topic of excuse making, it is important to distinguish between reasons and excuses. Reasons are valid but excuses are...
- Oct 18, 2022
Carry On
Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." Sometimes living in this world...
- Sep 13, 2022
Beware of Being Comfortable
Our comfort zone should be an occasional acquaintance but not a way of life. Why? Too much time in the comfort zone makes a person weak,...
- Aug 30, 2022
Captive Thoughts
If your life is out of control, it's very likely that your mind is the problem. Often the most unhealthy part of a person is their mind...
- Aug 9, 2022
Look At This!
Proverbs 4:20-27, “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the...
- 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...
- Jun 7, 2022
Three Things To Do When You're Depressed
First, Physical Considerations. What’s your exercise routine like? Exercise is the most underrated anti-depressant out there. Find a...
- Mar 22, 2022
Winning at Life
Winning at Life: Subtitle: A Study of Self-Control from 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:1-15. Introduction: Everyone wants to be a winner. 1...
- Mar 15, 2022
The Sound of Temptation
In this article we will primarily consider the content of James 1:13-27 but, by way of introduction, notice verse 19. “Wherefore, my...
- Feb 22, 2022
The Discipling Church
In the book of Titus, this pastoral epistle, Paul instructs Titus to “set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in...
- Nov 30, 2021
I'm Offended
As a teenager in church, I watched as my pastor preached and a man and his wife were so offended by the Pastor’s message that they got up...
- 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...
- Sep 21, 2021
True Christian Discipleship
In specific, a disciple is a personal follower of Jesus who followed Him during His lifetime. In general, the word disciple is a...
- Aug 29, 2021
Giving Place to the Devil
Ephesians 4 is an immensely practical passage of Scripture for the Christian. Specifically, consider God’s warning in verse 27 to...
- Jun 8, 2020
Truly Thankful
Colossians 2:7 explains that Christians should be "abounding with thanksgiving." The idea of "abounding" in that text is overflowing. If...
- May 9, 2020
Out of Control Christians
(Video included below article) Possibly the most underrated fruit of the Spirit is the one we should pursue most fervently. “Temperance”...
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