Tag Archives: Christianity

Be a Wholemaker

Posted on April 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. We live in a consumeristic society that espouses gaining more … Continue reading →

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Be Healers

Posted on April 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:29-30 “And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness, as you stretch forth [your] hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on April 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Pause for a moment to give thanks. God’s love is unconditional. Nothing we can do can make God love us more…or less. God’s mercy and forgiveness are freely given…if we … Continue reading →

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Be At Peace

Posted on April 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36-37 Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why … Continue reading →

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God Is Talking

Posted on April 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:32 Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?” I truly believe God is speaking to us all the time…but … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on April 7, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:15-16 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on April 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Jesus shows us the face of God throughout His ministry…all the way to the end. He responds even to His persecutors and killers with … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on April 2, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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Be Compassionate

Posted on April 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. Jesus became the “outcast”…the “scapegoat”…so that we could see … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on March 31, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:21 Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Before we look down on Judas and lay the blame on him…let us remember that we are all Judas. We have … Continue reading →

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