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Blessed

Posted on December 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Be the love that you are. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:46-47 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” +++ Each of … Continue reading →

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Be Yourself

Posted on December 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:17 Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations. The lineage of humankind is long. Life continues … 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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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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Wake Up

Posted on February 26, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:3 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We spend so much time either carrying the weight of past hurts or injustice or worrying about the future. But, as St. Paul … Continue reading →

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Eternally Accepted

Posted on October 18, 2013 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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God Is Love

Posted on October 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 1:5-6 In love (God) destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. Whenever you … Continue reading →

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Transfigured by Love

Posted on August 6, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Peter 1:18-19 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter

Posted on July 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men. Jesus’ followers were picking beads of grain and eating them on the Sabbath. Such “reaping” on the Sabbath was … Continue reading →

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Reason to Smile

Posted on May 30, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:3, 9 Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place. There is reason to sing for joy. God loves all of creation…and … Continue reading →

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