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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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Apr 25, 2023
Love and the Gospel
When was the last time you were rebuked for being unloving? Was the rebuke valid? How do you know? It’s possible for a believer to have...
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...
Mar 28, 2023
Is Speaking in Tongues for Today?
God is not ambiguous. The Scripture is clear that “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). God speaks...
Feb 21, 2023
The Marvel of Creation
Just about 1,600 light years, or 9.4 million billion miles from earth, is Gaia BH1, the nearest detected black hole to earth. Though this...
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 8, 2022
How Do I Get Wisdom?
Job 28:28: "And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." When I lived...
Sep 20, 2022
His Name in Vain
"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain" (Exodus...
Jul 12, 2022
God & Guns
According to the Congressional Research Service, there are more than three hundred million guns in America. Religious groups such as the...
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...
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...
Mar 29, 2022
Are You A Hellfire & Brimstone Christian?
On several occasions during my time in Pastoral ministry people have asked me, "Are you a hellfire and brimstone preacher?" And of...
Mar 15, 2022
The Sound of Temptation
In this article we will primarily consider the content of James 1:13-27 but, by way of introduction, notice verse 19. “Wherefore, my...
Feb 15, 2022
Spending Our Years
Psalm 90:9, “…we spend our years as a tale that is told.” Notice verse 12, “So” Moses prays, “teach us to number our days, that we may...
Feb 1, 2022
The Disciple’s Accountability
“According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon....
Jan 25, 2022
LIFE's Theme Song
According to the internet, a theme song is “a musical composition that is often written specifically for radio programs, TV shows, video...
Jan 18, 2022
This Is NOT Allowed
In this article, we will bring ourselves under the authority of Romans 1:18-32. Notice vs 18, “For the wrath of God is revealed from...
Jan 4, 2022
God's Good News for Homosexuals
On June 27, 2013, the cover of USA TODAY featured a startling photo of 2 middle-aged men kissing. This picture was published along with...
Dec 28, 2021
When God Says No
The Bible explains that God will answer our prayers. Famously, in Jeremiah 33:3 the Lord says, “Call unto me and I will answer thee…”...
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,...
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