God is Always There
When I came home from the war in Iraq I, like many other returning soldiers, was lost. During the previous year or so, our lives depended...
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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 12, 2023
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...
Jun 20, 2023
How to be Strong in Uncertainty
Uncertainty can be intimidating. Not knowing what’s going to happen is often scary. You feel like you’re free-falling through life. Maybe...
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...
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...
May 17, 2022
When You Feel Like Running
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." (Proverbs 18:10) We’ve heard of runaway brides, and...
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...
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...
Jun 11, 2020
Feeling Ugly?
The Bible reminds us that you are "fearfully and wonderfully made." You are God’s creation and “marvelous are His works.” You bear the...
Jun 9, 2020
Do You Desire Appreciation?
Do you desire appreciation? Do you find yourself full of anxiety and frustration when you’ve served people humbly, yet it seems like...
Jun 1, 2020
Handling Halftime Heartache
In the Old Testament, Nehemiah is a great example of the famous quote “pray like everything depends on God, but also work like everything...
May 11, 2020
The Key to Avoiding Anxiety
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety? Proverbs 23:7 says “for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.“ Notice the three...
Apr 23, 2020
No Worries
How do you handle stress, worry, and anxiety? Often, those times of anxiety rip us apart from the inside out. In Matthew 6, Jesus tells...
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