Objections to Self Defense
The right of self-defense is ingrained in the American cultural consciousness. To be responsible for one’s own safety is a lesson we...
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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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Feb 27
What Would Jesus Do?
In 1898, Charles Sheldon published In His Steps, a short fiction novel about a small-town pastor and his congregation. Anyone unfamiliar...
Feb 20
Purposeful Pain
The day was the Sabbath, and from the perspective of the disciples, there was only one reason for the blindness of the man who sat...
Feb 13
Biblical Climate Change
Climate change is real. Did you ever think you’d hear that from a Christian? And yet there is a lot of evidence that the world we love...
Jan 30
The Strongest Man I Know
Throughout history, beginning in Genesis, every corner of the world has given us tales of strong men. These tales were meant to inspire...
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 19, 2023
Broken By the Cornerstone
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise” (Psalm 51:17). As I journey...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 4, 2023
A One-Way Ticket
On Easter, many Christians will gather together in the company of the redeemed to joyfully celebrate the resurrection and never-ending...
Mar 14, 2023
A Broken Body
John 9:1-5: “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did...
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...
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 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 12, 2021
Are You Listening?
“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto...
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...
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...
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...
May 20, 2020
Why Did Jesus Come to the Earth?
Some people believe that Jesus came into the world primarily for social reasons. They believe that He came to feed the poor, and heal the...
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