Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on October 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:10 “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Jesus assured us that God answers our prayers. After the above scripture verse Jesus went on … Continue reading →

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Be For Unity

Posted on October 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:2 Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” Jesus told his followers that they should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Let’s face it. Our culture preaches that each of us … Continue reading →

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Stop and Listen

Posted on October 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:40-42 Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, … Continue reading →

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Love Has No Boundaries

Posted on October 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:29 He said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” A scholar of the law told Jesus that he knew how to inherit eternal life: Love God and love his neighbor. But the scholar wasn’t quite sure all that … Continue reading →

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Infinite Mercy

Posted on October 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Baruch 1:21-22 For we did not heed the voice of the Lord, our God, in all the words of the prophets whom he sent us, but each of us went off after the devices of our own wicked hearts, served … Continue reading →

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Transforming Grace

Posted on October 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:8-9 “Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” In today’s scripture the “kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Reflect Christ

Posted on September 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:59-60 And to another (Jesus) said, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But he answered him, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” How … Continue reading →

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Divine Therapy

Posted on September 29, 2015 by billtonnis

John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus could read people very well. He was fully committed to loving and serving God and through … Continue reading →

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Losing to Win

Posted on September 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:48 “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Our egos tell us to strive to be “number one”…to be praised and to always be right. Jesus made the statement above … Continue reading →

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Finding Your True Self

Posted on September 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Ah…that … Continue reading →

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