Tag Archives: Christianity

Good News

Posted on April 29, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:44-45 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.” Did you ever see Jesus squash … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 28, 2015 by billtonnis

John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” How can you hear the voice of God if you are not listening? If your life … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by billtonnis

John 10:16 “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.” We all start out in life believing that we … Continue reading →

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Group Effort

Posted on April 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 9:10 There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” God has a plan to bring all things to a grand completion. The kingdom of God will … Continue reading →

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Let the Joy Rise

Posted on April 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 6:37-39 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one … Continue reading →

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Prophets Needed

Posted on April 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 7:52 “Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?” The prophets got plenty of praise after they were long dead. While they were alive they generally got persecuted by those who were in power…whether government or religious leaders. The prophets … Continue reading →

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Be of Service

Posted on April 20, 2015 by billtonnis

John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” So many people work for gaining material possessions, power and prestige. It’s the result … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on April 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? One of the most quoted phrases of Jesus was “Do not be afraid.” So why is there so much “fear-based” religion? Why is there such dwelling on … Continue reading →

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Give Praise and Thanks

Posted on April 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:2 I will bless the Lord at all times; praise shall be always in my mouth. This seems to be a common theme in the spiritual writings throughout history. Even in the struggles…spiritually conscious people were thanking and praising God. God … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on April 15, 2015 by billtonnis

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn … Continue reading →

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