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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on March 31, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” +++ How many times are we tempted to say “I told you so” when we are right and someone else is … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you in every moment. +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ It’s that nagging perpetual question: What … Continue reading →

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The True You

Posted on March 22, 2016 by billtonnis

You are an eternally loved child of God. ~~~ Isaiah 49:1 The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. ~~~ You are a creation of God…a beloved daughter or son. God loved you … Continue reading →

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All Shall Be Well

Posted on March 21, 2016 by billtonnis

If God is Love then what is there to fear? ~~~ Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom am I afraid? ~~~ God is in the … Continue reading →

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Called to Compassion

Posted on March 14, 2016 by billtonnis

We are meant to be agents of mercy. ~~~ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you.” ~~~ Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Eternally Treasured

Posted on March 9, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is a beloved child of God. ~~~ Isaiah 49:15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. ~~~ When you feel … Continue reading →

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Team Effort

Posted on March 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to the great dance of creation. ~~~ Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on March 3, 2016 by billtonnis

God is speaking. Are you listening? ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on March 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key to new life. ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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Open Your Senses

Posted on February 29, 2016 by billtonnis

God is bathing us in Love. ~~~ Psalm 42:2-3 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My being thirsts for God, the living God. ~~~ We each have a deep yearning … Continue reading →

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