Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Restorative Justice

Posted on December 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on December 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. There is suffering. Are you burdened with something…or struggling with something? Try sitting in silence and invite Jesus to … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:12-14 If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to … Continue reading →

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Surrender and Win

Posted on December 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” This is Mary’s response to the angel’s news that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give … Continue reading →

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Transforming Grace

Posted on December 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it … Continue reading →

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Grounded In Love

Posted on December 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:24-25 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. … Continue reading →

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Nothing To Fear

Posted on December 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:3-4 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. Sooner or later you will realize that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Peace

Posted on December 2, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 11:4 He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. By the grace of God…Isaiah the prophet was able to speak of the coming of … Continue reading →

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Love Heals

Posted on December 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” A Roman military officer came to Jesus to ask that He … Continue reading →

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Bring Forth the Kingdom

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 21:29-31 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see … Continue reading →

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