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...
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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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Jan 17, 2023
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, 2023
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...
Feb 25, 2021
A Prayer for Strength
Ephesians 3:14-21 records for us a prayer that the Apostle Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers. It’s a prayer for God to grant them...
Jun 3, 2020
Jesus' Mission Accomplished
As Christians we make much of Jesus’ efficacious death through crucifixion, and we make much of His resurrection from the grave, and...
Jun 2, 2020
Trials: Not "If" But "When"
James 1:2-12 reminds us that facing trials is not a matter of "if" but it's a matter of "when." Specifically James 1:2 says, "...when ye...
May 22, 2020
Muhammad Ali's Strength
Some people feel strong or independent because of their personal resources. Things such as financial security, connections to influential...
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 28, 2020
The Key to Success
The Bible is truly the most amazing book ever written. It’s words are not just inspirational, but they're inspired by God. The Bible is...
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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