Tag Archives: ego

Way of the Cross

Posted on August 30, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with the wisdom of human eloquence, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning. The message of … Continue reading →

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No Strings Attached

Posted on August 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song, “God Is”, on the album Give Praise and Thanks before or after reading this reflection. You can hear a clip of the song by clicking on the link “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” under “Blogroll” below … Continue reading →

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Die to Live

Posted on August 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “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 whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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Paschal Mystery

Posted on July 25, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. St. Paul understood what Jesus meant when he … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on July 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Jesus makes this statement when telling his followers that in order to choose following him…they must turn from their ego’s … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward

Posted on July 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:8-10 Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer … Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on June 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:80 “The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.” Today’s passage comes from the account of the birth of John the Baptist. Many believed John … Continue reading →

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Right Relationship

Posted on June 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on June 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 15:7 I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. We all need to repent…which simply means … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Lens

Posted on June 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that [he] answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus had just been asked by a religious leader to say what the greatest commandment was. … Continue reading →

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