Author Archives: billtonnis
God’s Beloved
Isaiah 35:4-5 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears … Continue reading
Transforming Light
Psalm 27:1,14 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! If God is Love and God loves you simply because you are God’s son … Continue reading
Hearing the Cry of the Poor
Isaiah 26:5-6 He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city he brings down; He tumbles it to the ground, levels it with the dust. It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor. Scripture … Continue reading
Light of Life
Romans 10:14 But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? Listening to the … Continue reading
Siding with the Poor
Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. I was listening to a … Continue reading
God’s Goodness
Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” Jesus never seemed concerned with anyone’s worthiness! He never mentions whether … Continue reading
Attitude of Gratitude
Daniel 3:57 Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise and exalt him above all forever. God gives all to us…including eternal life! How do we respond? Do we in turn give all back to God? When we … Continue reading
Giving Spirit
Luke 21:3-4 He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” The … Continue reading
Free Love
Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of … Continue reading
Dealing with Rejection
Luke 19:41 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Have you ever been disappointed deeply over something … Continue reading
