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The Mystery of Suffering

Posted on January 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. What test are you suffering through? Whatever it is…may you be comforted in knowing that Jesus has already walked … Continue reading →

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Why Fear?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love. … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on November 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus shows us the face of a loving … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Living

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. God has reached out to us in the most amazing way through his Son. Jesus…God as one of us…showed us how to … Continue reading →

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Infinite Love

Posted on October 25, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:17-19 …that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading →

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Letting Go to Live

Posted on August 14, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:3-4 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus turns our culture … Continue reading →

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