Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Have Faith

Posted on October 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 6:16-17 In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. St. Paul … Continue reading →

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Christ Culture

Posted on October 29, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people our culture looks down upon…those viewed as being “last”…might actually be looked upon as “first” in … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on October 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on October 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. When each of us believes our ego is the center of the universe and everything revolves around “me”…we are in … Continue reading →

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Live Your Calling

Posted on October 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading →

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Rooted In God

Posted on October 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:17-19 …that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading →

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Love Excludes No One

Posted on October 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:4-6 When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by … Continue reading →

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The Time Is Now

Posted on October 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

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Be You with Joy

Posted on October 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. God uniquely makes each of us. The Creator of the universe infinitely loves … Continue reading →

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Let the Joy Rise

Posted on October 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more … Continue reading →

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