Wisdom's Building Project
This idea of building lives that are pleasing to God is the theme of Proverbs 24.
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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 3
Guard Against Defeat
If our churches and families are compromised and worldly, our nation cannot stand.
Aug 27
Wisdom's Friend
The husband-wife relationship is not the only relationship the Lord intended for man. While spouses should be friends, the Bible ex
Aug 13
Adversity is Important
When we face adversity, God tells us to look toward Him for strength. He stands ready to be our comfort.
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...
May 28
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...
May 7
A Church with a Spine
Men lead. They were made for it. They lead spiritually by their example and, as a result, they impact the next generation for Christ's sake.
Mar 26
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...
Mar 5
Wisdom's Warning
If you don’t already read the Proverb that corresponds with the day of the month, I would encourage you to do it. We all need more...
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...
Nov 7, 2023
Beyond My Control?
Life is lived in one direction: forward. With each rotation and revolution of the earth, humanity is catapulted through days and years....
Oct 31, 2023
Wisdom's Mother
In the early chapters of the book of Proverbs, we are introduced to two contrasting female types: lady wisdom and lady folly. Though...
Sep 19, 2023
The Fit Christian
Christians should be in God’s Word daily with the purpose of training their minds and strengthening their faith. However, since we live...
Aug 22, 2023
Blue Collar Christianity
If you have been to a summer camp or a revival service, you are probably familiar with the appeal to young people to commit to full-time...
May 16, 2023
God's Dress Standards
The weather is getting warmer, which means it’s the time of year when people wear fewer and fewer clothes in public. This gradual...
May 2, 2023
For God is Love
When the world accuses Christians of being unloving, one of several things may be true. One, they may be referring to nominal...
Feb 7, 2023
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...
Dec 20, 2022
Bear Your Own Burden
Part of being a Christian husband or wife, a Christian son or daughter, a Christian American citizen, a Christian resident in your...
Dec 13, 2022
Explaining Ego
It is not only successful people who develop ego; often, even unsuccessful people have an ego problem. There is a universality to the...
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...
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