Tag Archives: Blessed

Soul Cries

Posted on September 11, 2013 by billtonnis

(Listen to a free clip of Bill’s song “Pour Me Out” by clicking on “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” below and to the right under “Blogroll”) Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes

Posted on June 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3, 9 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. In these “Beatitudes” that Jesus preached you can replace the word “Blessed” … Continue reading →

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No Division

Posted on April 25, 2013 by billtonnis

John 13:16-17 “Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it.” In Christ all are … Continue reading →

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Living Water

Posted on February 28, 2013 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream. God plants seeds in our hearts. They … 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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All Are Welcome

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 14:13-14 “When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Happy Detachment

Posted on September 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Blessed is sometimes translated as “happy.” How can this be? “Happy” are you who are poor? … Continue reading →

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