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Love Is the Answer

Posted on March 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your … Continue reading →

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Destined for Redemption

Posted on February 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Genesis 2:16-17 The Lord God gave man this order: “You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and bad. From that tree you shall not eat; the moment … Continue reading →

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Body of Christ

Posted on December 2, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. A centurion was a professional officer in the Roman army. He … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:19, 22-23 Now the works of the flesh are obvious…In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. As Jesus rails against the Pharisees for … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. Sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” that we “are … Continue reading →

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God Is With You

Posted on August 27, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. There is no fooling God. Our Creator knows everything about each of us…our thoughts…our desires…our struggles…our failings…our … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing Grace

Posted on July 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. How many times have we seen God work in our lives where something magical happens and we … Continue reading →

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Happy Fault

Posted on July 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on June 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:1-3 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on June 17, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. This whole business about being present and being centered in the now…is not some new age concoction. St. Paul was aware of the … Continue reading →

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