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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:24-25 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? What … Continue reading →

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Ego Mania

Posted on February 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:34-35 The Apostles had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:34-35 He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but … Continue reading →

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All Is One

Posted on February 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. It seems like there is so much cynicism and dissension in the world. Do we respond with more of the same? … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on January 27, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 …bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. If you follow Jesus you are called to make the Good News of God’s unconditional love, mercy, forgiveness, and compassion the motivations … Continue reading →

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Give Praise

Posted on November 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath give praise to the LORD! Hallelujah! The only reason you and I are existing at this very moment is because God is willing it to be. God’s grace is flowing right now…everywhere. God’s … Continue reading →

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The Way to Happiness

Posted on November 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:13-15 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work. Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in … Continue reading →

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Free to Be

Posted on November 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 22:31-32 And I will live for the LORD; my descendants will serve you. The generation to come will be told of the Lord, that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought. From generation … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on October 30, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people this world might look down upon…those viewed as being “last”…the outcasts…might actually be looked upon as … Continue reading →

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Last Is First

Posted on October 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading →

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