Author Archives: billtonnis

Mark 6:12 So they went off and preached repentance. When Jesus sent off the apostles they were not sent off to scare people with threats of punishment. They were sent out to tell the “Good News” of God’s love! They … Continue reading →

Luke 2:26-30,32 It had been revealed to Simeon by the holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought … Continue reading →

Hebrews 12:3-4 Consider how Jesus endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Jesus showed us … Continue reading →

Psalm 31:23 Once I said in my anguish, “I am shut out from your sight.” Yet you heard my plea, when I cried out to you. We all go through times of darkness and suffering. It seems it is a … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:34 You even joined in the sufferings of those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you had a better and lasting possession. What is at the center of your motivation for whatever you … Continue reading →

Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. We all have a hole in our hearts that we are trying to fill…a yearning that we are trying to satisfy. Are you trying to … Continue reading →

2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. Being a … Continue reading →

Acts 22:4 I persecuted this Way to death, binding both men and women and delivering them to prison. Before becoming Saint Paul…he was known as Saul…a persecutor of Christians in the name of God. Saul thought he was doing God’s … Continue reading →

Psalm 98:1 Sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous deeds. Over the weekend I narrowly missed what could have been a tragedy. My car slid out of control on ice…just missing a head-on collision…before my car … Continue reading →

Mark 3:14-15 He appointed twelve [whom he also named apostles] that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons. Jesus is not just calling certain people. Jesus … Continue reading →