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Nothing Shall I Want

Posted on May 29, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory. While the consumeristic culture honors the rich with victory…not so with God. While society urges us to add more to our lives…amass more and more wealth, power and prestige…the inner spirit urges us … Continue reading →

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Celebrate

Posted on May 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:3, 9 Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place. There is reason to sing for joy! God loves all of creation…and … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on May 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel … Continue reading →

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Missioned

Posted on May 20, 2015 by billtonnis

John 17:18 “As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” Just as God sent Jesus into the world…so Jesus sends each of us. We are sent to be reflections of the light of God … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on May 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 20:22 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know. Have you ever experienced a strong inner yearning that compelled you to carry out some mission or … Continue reading →

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Compassion In Action

Posted on May 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 19:8 He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God. Paul understood that following Christ was about taking part in the building of the kingdom of God…right here…right now. But … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on May 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. The Maker of the universe made you. The God of all creation wanted … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on May 6, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Sometimes our egos can get carried away and believe it is all … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on May 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” For the peaceable kingdom of God to … Continue reading →

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Living Spirit

Posted on May 4, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:26 “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Have you ever experienced receiving a positive thought or urge to do … Continue reading →

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