Body of Christ

1 John 4:21
This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.

Who is that one person that you just don’t want to have to deal with? Who is that one person that just pushes all the wrong buttons inside you? That is precisely the person God calls you to love. Loving those whom you like is easy…but loving those whom you don’t like is hard. That’s why Jesus commanded us to “love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44). That takes a supernatural effort. You need God’s help. It’s humbling. Working on that will be a life-long project. It’s a process that leads to transformation…not just in you…but also in the other. It’s what Jesus called building the Kingdom of God.

Suggested song of the day— “Love God” on the Live to Love album.
Hear free clips of Bill’s songs by clicking on Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes to the right.
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Remember…God loves you!

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Child of God, Pastoral Minister, Chaplain, Music Minister, Jail Minister, singer-songwriter, author, activist, former radio news anchor, imperfect follower of Jesus inspired by God's unconditional love, proud uncle... what else is there?
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