Category Archives: Today’s Contemplation

Child of God

Posted on January 3, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. The … Continue reading →

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God Alone

Posted on December 21, 2012 by billtonnis

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

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Never Alone

Posted on December 20, 2012 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 be with us and rescue us. When you feel oppressed…call … Continue reading →

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Eternal Love

Posted on December 19, 2012 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. It cannot change. This is Who … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on December 18, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:7 In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me from all distress. Is there something you are struggling with? That very thing can lead you to your salvation. It is the very place where you cannot … Continue reading →

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Divine Guide

Posted on December 17, 2012 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. In this Advent season…why not invite Jesus to come into your life in … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on December 14, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:18-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of … Continue reading →

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True Security

Posted on December 13, 2012 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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Giver of Peace

Posted on December 12, 2012 by billtonnis

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

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Relentless Love

Posted on December 11, 2012 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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