Tag Archives: Contemplative prayer

Eternal Connection

Posted on April 7, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. When you feel rejected…buried in troubles…lost…remember that Jesus felt the same feelings in the most extreme way. The Son of … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on March 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 130:5-6 I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for his word. My soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak. How attentive are you for God’s word? Is your soul looking for God? Most … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on March 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:7-8 “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Jesus advises us … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on January 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 5:15-16 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. Jesus modeled how to live our … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on November 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 19:48 “…all the people were hanging on his words.” What was it like to actually hear Jesus speak? People were drawn to Him and His words inspired, brought peace and transformed those who listened to Him. While we cannot … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2013 by billtonnis

John 6:45 “Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.” It’s not what we do that brings us closer to God but what we let be done to us by God. It is not an … Continue reading →

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