Tag Archives: contemplation

Love Prevails

Posted on October 29, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on October 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. Jesus shows us the way to deep union with God. He set aside some time to withdraw from the … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on October 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on October 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 7:24 Miserable one that I am! Who will deliver me from this mortal body? How often do we have the best of intentions but seem to get sidetracked? We feel the inner urge to call a friend or send an … Continue reading →

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WWJD

Posted on October 22, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:51-52 “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three.” Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Reign of God

Posted on October 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:48 “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” We read Jesus’ words but do we follow them? Our culture espouses a philosophy of grabbing more … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on October 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:37 “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” WAKE UP. That is what Jesus meant by being “vigilant” for the master’s arrival. His statement is not meant as a threat from a God who just can’t … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on October 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” God … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on October 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 130:1-2 Out of the depths I call to you, Lord; Lord, here my cry! Do you experience a deep yearning…an insatiable craving for something more…something to fill a deep void inside? You cannot satisfy that craving with anything of this world. Many … Continue reading →

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Lacking Nothing

Posted on October 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. This sounds trite but is profound. It’s the key to life to the full. Only God will bring you to completion and fullness (salvation)…and it can happen now. … Continue reading →

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