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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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Nov 12, 2024
The Heart of the Matter
How do you teach someone to be grateful? Where would you start? Would you show them pictures of missionaries?
Apr 30, 2024
Faith of the Gentiles
The first Bible I owned after coming to Christ was filled with excellent notes, insights, and articles. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked...
Mar 26, 2024
Making Good Use of God's World
If you make a habit of reading the Proverb of the day, tomorrow you will read Proverbs 27. The last third of the book of Proverbs is...
Dec 12, 2023
Recipe for a Spirit of Thanksgiving
During the holiday seasons, it’s common to pull out family recipes that are enjoyed by family and friends. Tucked away in Psalm 138 we...
Nov 14, 2023
God's Hand in Creation
In elementary and high school science courses, many of us learned all about natural and biological cycles. Take this simplified...
Jan 24, 2023
The Overlooked Gift
Hundreds of believers in our United States churches are single for various reasons. By definition, a single is an unmarried person of...
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...
Nov 22, 2022
Six Reasons I'm Thankful for the USA
In spite of the moral degradation of the USA, which is obviously very concerning, I still feel very blessed to be an American. Especially...
Aug 16, 2022
Praying With Gospel Gratitude
My heart soars when I read Paul’s prayers for churches throughout the New Testament. It gives us a window into his soul, and at the same...
Apr 19, 2022
Death is Swallowed Up in Victory
Easter, or better stated, Resurrection Sunday, is the most Scripturally significant celebration of the Christian faith. The Bible...
Nov 24, 2021
Celebrating Thanksgiving Like An Atheist?
What are your plans for this Thanksgiving Day? Many Americans will enjoy the day of leisure by sleeping in, and then possibly watching...
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,...
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 6, 2021
History of Labor Day
Happy Labor Day! - Radio Spot by Pastor James C. Johnson SFL radio stops are heard on 72 radio stations across the country and 9 radio...
Mar 29, 2021
Before You Celebrate Easter
By Pastor James C. Johnson On Easter Sunday many Christians will joyously celebrate the resurrection and life of the Lord Jesus, and...
May 25, 2020
Counting My American Blessings
(Video Included Below) Personally I am shocked by the growing number of Christians across America who are against patriotism. I...
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