Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Love Is the Answer

Posted on October 1, 2013 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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Spiritual Gut-Check

Posted on September 30, 2013 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 could read people very well. Since He was fully committed to loving and serving God He … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is the Way

Posted on September 27, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective

Posted on September 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 90:3-5 A thousand years in your eyes are merely a yesterday, but humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Before a watch passes in the night, you have brought them to their end. Life can seem meaningless … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on September 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick). Jesus wanted all to know that when you follow His ways and love others…you are cooperating in bringing about the kingdom of God. When … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 24, 2013 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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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 23, 2013 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. Sometimes it is hard to … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 8:1-3 Afterward Jesus 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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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 19, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Now I am reminding you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you also stand. Through it you are also being saved, if you hold fast to the word … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 18, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood … Continue reading →

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