Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Compassion In Action

Posted on May 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 19:8 He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God. Paul understood that following Christ was about taking part in the building of the kingdom of God…right here…right now. But … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on May 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Taking a break this week to rest and refuel. Peace, Bill

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Love

Posted on May 8, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” There are all kinds of rules we humans make up that we say … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on May 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. The Maker of the universe made you. The God of all creation wanted … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on May 6, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Sometimes our egos can get carried away and believe it is all … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on May 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” For the peaceable kingdom of God to … Continue reading →

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Living Spirit

Posted on May 4, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:26 “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Have you ever experienced receiving a positive thought or urge to do … Continue reading →

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Transformation In Progress

Posted on May 1, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on April 30, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” The mystery of the Trinity speaks of an on-going relationship of giving and receiving … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on April 29, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:44-45 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.” Did you ever see Jesus squash … Continue reading →

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