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Way of Life

Posted on June 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Being Christian means more than going to church on Sunday. +++ Matthew 8:21-22 Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their … Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on June 24, 2016 by billtonnis

The awakening of your true self will feel like dying and rising. +++ Luke 1:80 “The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.” +++ The desert … Continue reading →

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Love Transforms

Posted on June 23, 2016 by billtonnis

When we act with compassion…we experience a taste of the Divine. +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in … Continue reading →

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Great Awakening

Posted on June 21, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go of attachments leads to inner peace. +++ Matthew 7:14 “How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” +++ Freedom is wonderful…but sometimes it causes us to be … Continue reading →

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Love Unites

Posted on June 20, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Matthew 7:1-2 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” +++ Jesus tells us … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Wealth

Posted on June 17, 2016 by billtonnis

Are you living your life from an eternal perspective? +++ Matthew 6-21 “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” +++ What is your “treasure”? Is it found in material things or is it found in spiritual … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on June 16, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go of your attachments…and live. +++ Psalm 97:7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things. +++ What are the things of “worth” in your life? What things do you assign a high value? … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on June 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Stop. Rest. Be. You are loved as your are. +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on June 10, 2016 by billtonnis

The Love that created you loves you now…and now…and now… +++ Psalm 27:13-14 But I believe I shall enjoy the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! … Continue reading →

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Awe and Wonder

Posted on June 9, 2016 by billtonnis

Creation is steeped in God’s goodness. +++ Psalm 65:12-13 You adorn the year with your bounty; your paths drip with fruitful rain. The untilled meadows also drip; the hills are robed with joy. +++ God lavishly pours out unconditional Love into … Continue reading →

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