Genuine Spirituality
What is the measure of spirituality? Is it acts of service in promoting gospel causes? A key position in outreach activities? Managing a pol
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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 15
Wisdom's LORD
Modern people often stumble at the LORD’s hatred. They think that since He is love, He cannot hate.
Oct 8
Where is Your Mountain?
Much like the preparation we endured to complete this task, our Christian faith demands us to rigorously train.
Sep 17
A Tireless Hope
For years I have read through the Bible during my devotional time. I usually read aloud, creating new pronunciations for people and places a
Aug 6
More Warnings from Wisdom
Scripture reveals to us the character of God. We can learn the rules that He has built into the world by observing the way the world works.
Jul 30
When the Days are Evil
Slave, son, long-distance runner, farmer, wrestler—these are all images God uses in the New Testament to represent the identity and...
Jul 9
Wisdom's Invitation
In order to accept wisdom's invitation, guests must “forsake the foolish" and "go in the way of understanding.” If the simple and ignorant a
Jun 25
Guilt and the Christian
God created us to remember the past. Our memory is our link to God’s past works, the context for meaningful relationships, and the...
Jun 18
Wisdom's Tower
Are you reading the Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month? If not, you should. There is always something new for the Holy...
May 21
The Faith of Abimelech
Only a few years after Israel conquered the Promised Land, the Philistines became their recurring rival. Philistia featured prominently...
Apr 2
Wisdom's Conditions
Salvation is a free gift. God offers everlasting life to anyone who will believe. However, that free gift is not an unconditional gift....
Jan 9
Jesus Christ is King
In ancient times, kings often had sole authority to make laws, go to war, and do as they pleased. With much power came deep-seated...
Dec 5, 2023
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...
Oct 3, 2023
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...
Sep 26, 2023
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, 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...
Jul 25, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 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...
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