Author Archives: billtonnis

Psalm 84:3 My heart and flesh cry out for the living God. We are all yearning at a soul-level to be filled and embraced by our Loving Creator. Unfortunately, many do not realize this yearning is for oneness with God … Continue reading →

Matthew 13:2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. Jesus was quite the draw. But He was no celebrity. While our culture flocks to … Continue reading →

Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting and honoring his family…but He wanted to make the point that we all at some point need … Continue reading →

Exodus 14:12 “Did we not tell you this in Egypt, when we said, ‘Leave us alone. Let us serve the Egyptians’? Far better for us to be the slaves of the Egyptians than to die in the desert.” How many … Continue reading →

Matthew 12:1-2, 7 His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” … Continue reading →

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus counters the heavy rules and regulations of the scribes and Pharisees with His unconditional love. It’s not about you and I … Continue reading →

Exodus 3:2-3 As Moses looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush, though on fire, was not consumed. So Moses decided, ” must go over to look at this remarkable sight, and see why the bush is not … Continue reading →

Psalm 69:3, 34 I have sunk into the mire of the deep, where there is no foothold. I have gone down to the watery depths; the flood overwhelms me. The Lord hears the poor, does not spurn those in bondage. … Continue reading →

Matthew 10:38-39 “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” When we follow Jesus … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. I am blown away by the truth of this passage. How long I tried to find delight in my ego’s desires…and kept plunging further into … Continue reading →