Tag Archives: ego

Inspiration

Posted on March 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:20 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this … Continue reading →

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Greatest Commandment

Posted on March 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your … Continue reading →

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Living Water

Posted on February 28, 2013 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream. God plants seeds in our hearts. They … Continue reading →

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Called to Serve

Posted on February 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” What Jesus is telling us is exactly the opposite of what our culture tells us. It tells … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on February 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Is God at the center of your life…or you? What is the motivating source? Are you trying to please God or your ego…or others? When we let go … Continue reading →

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True Fasting

Posted on February 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 14, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:23-24 Jesus said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Continue reading →

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Dying to Self

Posted on February 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:2 “When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win praise of others.” As we enter into the season of Lent…many Christians will receive … Continue reading →

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Positive Change

Posted on February 6, 2013 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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Source of Joy

Posted on February 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. That deep yearning inside you is the groaning of “your heart’s desire.” The trouble is…our egos want to satisfy that yearning with physical or material … Continue reading →

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