Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Be Still

Posted on October 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home.” Jesus answered him, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on September 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on September 29, 2014 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 was fully committed to loving and serving God. He did not have mixed motivations. Jesus could … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on September 26, 2014 by billtonnis

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, a time to uproot the plant. A time to … Continue reading →

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Be Compassion

Posted on September 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 90:3,12,14 But humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on September 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:3 Jesus said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic.” Just like the apostles…we are being sent out to be Christ (unconditional … Continue reading →

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Faith Plus Action

Posted on September 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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Child of Light

Posted on September 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” The Light of Love is … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word

Posted on September 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:1-2 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities. … Continue reading →

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Forgive Always

Posted on September 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 7:47 “But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Jesus is always ready to forgive. But some people are not ready to receive it. To receive it…you must be willing to forgive yourself…and to forgive others. Some … Continue reading →

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