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Let Go of Attachments

Posted on August 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to “enter the kingdom of heaven”? Certainly we … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on August 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:45 “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Mary, the mother of Jesus, was the perfect model of saying “yes” to God’s plans and letting go of her own plans. She put her trust in God…no matter how crazy … Continue reading →

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Seek First the Kingdom of God

Posted on August 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:19-20 “Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on August 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:3-4 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus turns our culture … Continue reading →

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Be Grateful

Posted on August 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 148:11-13 You kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth; Young men and women too, old and young alike. Let them all praise the Lord’s name, for his name alone is exalted, majestic … Continue reading →

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Find Your True Self

Posted on August 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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Game Changer

Posted on July 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Micah 6:8 You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God. The Prophet Micah says that God … Continue reading →

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Being A Christian

Posted on July 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 1:16 Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. The prophet Isaiah said that God was not interested in the people’s sacrifices…their attempts to win favor…to somehow merit more of God’s love. God’s … Continue reading →

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Both – And

Posted on July 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.” Being a Christian is not easy. It takes determination, guts and bravery. The early Christians were many … Continue reading →

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True Faith

Posted on July 3, 2014 by billtonnis

John 20:27-29 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord … Continue reading →

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