Tag Archives: ego

Smile

Posted on July 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 36:6 Lord, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to the clouds. Laws and rules are needed. But when it comes to Jesus…love always had the final say. God’s extreme, extravagant love is so immense…so amazing…so beyond what we … Continue reading →

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Called By God

Posted on July 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 1:5-7 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. “Ah, Lord God!” I said, “I know not how to speak; I am … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on July 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:25 Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” Our egos are … Continue reading →

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Being A Christian

Posted on July 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 1:16 Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. The prophet Isaiah said that God was not interested in the people’s sacrifices…their attempts to win favor…to somehow merit more of God’s love. God’s … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on June 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:25 Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” Our egos and … Continue reading →

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Prayerful Patience

Posted on June 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 5:3-4 To you I pray, O Lord; at dawn you will hear my cry; at dawn I will plead before you and wait. I know what I want…but what does God want? What if God wants something different than … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Promised

Posted on May 29, 2014 by billtonnis

John 16:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Jesus knew his followers would grieve when he was killed…but he also knew that … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on May 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 138:2-3 I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise. When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. Our Loving Creator is as close as the … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 57:8-9 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! Is your soul awake? That might seem like a strange question…but it just might be the … Continue reading →

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Being Your True Self

Posted on May 21, 2014 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.” The Risen Christ is at the very center of your life…but … Continue reading →

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