Tag Archives: contemplation

Be at Peace

Posted on December 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading →

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Be Open

Posted on December 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” With this response, Mary delivers the line that is the most profound example for each of us on how … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Love

Posted on December 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 35:4 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. The Prophet Isaiah spoke of a God who rescues us out of … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on December 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be … Continue reading →

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Love Is Blind

Posted on December 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 26:4-5 Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock. He humbles those in high places, and the lofty he brings down. How often do those idolized by the world…eventually fall. It’s a virtual guarantee. No one is perfect. Eventually … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on December 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. When it comes to all those … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on November 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 10:14-15 How can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? Do you believe that Jesus is the manifestation in human … Continue reading →

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Blessings Abound

Posted on November 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Daniel 3:62-65 Sun and moon, bless the Lord; Stars of heaven, bless the Lord; Every shower and dew, bless the Lord; All you winds, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. All creation is a testimony to … Continue reading →

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Glorify God with Your Life

Posted on November 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Daniel 3:57 Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise and exalt him above all forever. God gives everything to us in pure love beyond all understanding – including eternal life. The Creator of all things wants us … Continue reading →

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Cycle of Love

Posted on November 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 21:3-4 He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” The … Continue reading →

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