The Heart of the Matter
How do you teach someone to be grateful? Where would you start? Would you show them pictures of missionaries?
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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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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.
Mar 12
When Conscience Goes Wrong
Scripture has much to say about conscience. Romans 2:15 indicates that a conscience is part of the basic human software package. Since...
Jan 2
Back in the Day
"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth...
Nov 21, 2023
Wisdom's Judgment
Proverbs is best known as a book of wisdom. If a person reads the Proverb that corresponds with the day of the month, as I often...
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....
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...
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 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...
Jun 20, 2023
How to be Strong in Uncertainty
Uncertainty can be intimidating. Not knowing what’s going to happen is often scary. You feel like you’re free-falling through life. Maybe...
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...
Sep 27, 2022
Who's Influencing You?
Proverbs 1:10 says, “If sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” Those that promote evil are vying for your attention, approval, and even...
Aug 30, 2022
Captive Thoughts
If your life is out of control, it's very likely that your mind is the problem. Often the most unhealthy part of a person is their mind...
Aug 23, 2022
People of Conviction
Introduction: Everyone wants to be a person of consequence or significance. We all have an innate desire to make a difference in the...
Aug 9, 2022
Look At This!
Proverbs 4:20-27, “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the...
Jun 21, 2022
Healing the Hurt
There’s a difference between OBJECTIVE hurt and SUBJECTIVE hurt. When Paul was stoned at Lystra and drug outside of the city and left...
May 10, 2022
The Rottenness of the Bones
Jealousy is often called “the green-eyed monster.” Also known as envy, jealousy has ruined relationships of every type. One young man is...
Apr 5, 2022
What Are You Looking At?
Proverbs 4:20-27, “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the...
Nov 30, 2021
I'm Offended
As a teenager in church, I watched as my pastor preached and a man and his wife were so offended by the Pastor’s message that they got up...
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,...
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