Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Life Changing

Posted on December 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give his people knowledge of salvation…” John the Baptizer’s father prophesied what was ahead for … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on December 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Do you ever feel lost…like you just really have no idea what your … Continue reading →

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Release Attachments

Posted on December 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty will many times turn to God for help. They are open to God’s loving care because their … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. Loving God…I thank You for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that with Your help You … Continue reading →

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Yahweh Saves

Posted on December 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to rescue us. When you feel oppressed and in need…call out … Continue reading →

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Eternally Grateful

Posted on December 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. Jesus was described as the alpha and the omega. His reign is eternal. His love is everlasting. This is Who our God is…an … Continue reading →

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God Satisfies

Posted on December 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:11 The powerful grow poor and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. It’s a paradox. The more material stuff you collect…the more your ego wants and can never be satisfied. It will always want … Continue reading →

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Go With the Flow

Posted on December 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. We always seem like we are on the fast-track to somewhere…but where? Are we pursuing possessions, prestige, position…or perhaps we are on a treadmill to nowhere? We … Continue reading →

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Christmas Request

Posted on December 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Thanks for reading my daily devotional blog! I also have 3 albums of original music that I’m sure you would enjoy: Listen to Your Heart; Live to Love; and Give Praise and Thanks. Please consider buying CD’s as Holiday/Christmas presents … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on December 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Zechariah 2:17 Silence, all people, in the presence of the Lord! For he stirs forth from his holy dwelling. The prophet’s advice from 500 years before Jesus remains a profound one today. How can we expect to hear God speak … Continue reading →

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