As Long As I Have Breath
December 17, 2009 by TheStraitGate
Filed under Insights From Bill Bright
Even in old age they will still produce fruit (Psalm 92:14, NLT)
As long as you have breath, God’s Word commands you to praise Him, and He also has something for you to do.
Why Jesus Came
December 16, 2009 by TheStraitGate
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My purpose is to give life in all its fullness (John 10:10, NLT)
Jesus didn’t live on earth just to prove He is God. He came to give you eternal life, to offer you forgiveness and set you free from sin and guilt, to give you a full and meaningful life here on earth.
Sweet Forgiveness
December 15, 2009 by TheStraitGate
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His unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our rebellious acts as far away from us as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:11-12, NLT)
Do you sometimes find it difficult to believe that you have total forgiveness for your sins in Jesus Christ? Intellectually you believe it, but how about deep within your heart?
My First Christmas in Heaven
December 9, 2009 by TheStraitGate
Filed under Inspirational
‘My first Christmas in heaven’ was written by Ben, who died on Dec 14, 1997 at the age of 13 after a 4 year battle with a brain tumor. He wrote this and gave it to his mom before his death.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
December 9, 2009 by TheStraitGate
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Happy are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 121:1, NLT)
Ten rules for happiness which may be of help to you
Fear of Failure
December 8, 2009 by TheStraitGate
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God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7, NLT)
Some Christians are so afraid of failure that they become reserved, overly cautions, and uninvolved in life. They follow a policy of guarded living, holding back time, talents, and treasure from God’s service. Their motto is: To keep from failing — don’t try! We must not be this way.
Seminary Student Gets Beat Up
December 7, 2009 by TheStraitGate
Filed under Insights From Bill Bright
If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6:14-15, NLT)
Joseph was truly a great and godly man, who suffered tremendously, was misunderstood, but was faithful to God. The late Dr. J. Vernon McGee counted numerous ways in which the details of Joseph’s life were a foreshadow and a symbol of the life of Christ.
Communist Plot Backfires!
December 6, 2009 by TheStraitGate
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You yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind (Titus 2:7, NLT)
Whether we realize it or not, our example leaves an impression on others. Let us ask God to help us make it one of love, faith, and purity of life.
Gold, Not Dirt
December 5, 2009 by TheStraitGate
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Your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold (1 Peter 1:7, NLT)
Thank God that when He looks at us in His eternal perspective through the blood-stained glasses, stained by the blood of Jesus, He does not see our dirt, but sees something more precious than gold.
A Thawed and Flawed Resurrection
December 4, 2009 by TheStraitGate
Filed under Insights From Bill Bright
Our earthly bodies, which die and decay, will be different when they are resurrected, for they will never die. Our bodies now disappoint us, but when they are raised, they will be full of glory (1 Corinthians 15:42, NLT)
Because Jesus Christ conquered death and rose from the grave, He will someday bring back to life all those who have put their faith in Him, giving them perfect bodies, just like His own resurrected, glorified body.

