Tag Archives: Christ

True Fasting

Posted on February 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” The rules and rituals are good when they … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.”  He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!”   The rules and rituals are good when … Continue reading →

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Nothing Shall I Want

Posted on February 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 13:5 Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Are we striving to make more money and gain more … Continue reading →

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Come and See

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” … Continue reading →

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The Way to Justice and Peace

Posted on December 4, 2012 by billtonnis

Isaiah 11:4 He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. By the grace of God…Isaiah the prophet was able to speak of the coming of … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on December 3, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:5-8 When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in reply, … Continue reading →

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The Way to Life

Posted on November 30, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:21-22 He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left … Continue reading →

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Grace Poured Out

Posted on November 14, 2012 by billtonnis

Titus 3:3-7 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deluded, slaves to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another. But when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not … Continue reading →

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Breaking Chains

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 17:4 If someone wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him.” Forgiveness is one of the main keys to the Kingdom of God. When we forgive…we … Continue reading →

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