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Way of Life

Posted on April 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 5:19-20 But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” The … Continue reading →

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Silent Prayer

Posted on March 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. The … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on March 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on March 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” The only ones whom Jesus repeatedly reprimanded for “not getting it” were the … Continue reading →

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A Call to Action

Posted on March 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 25:35-36 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Love

Posted on March 7, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. Who among us is without the need of forgiveness? No one. That’s because we are all imperfect. We were made this way. … Continue reading →

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Always Accepted

Posted on February 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:3-4 Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggles against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Sometimes life is … Continue reading →

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Shine God’s Light

Posted on January 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 4:21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?” Do you know how deeply God loves you? We are … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on January 27, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 …bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. If you follow Jesus you are called to make the Good News of God’s unconditional love, mercy, forgiveness, and compassion the motivations … Continue reading →

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Reason for Hope

Posted on January 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 6:11-12 We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the … Continue reading →

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