Tag Archives: ego

The Way to Freedom

Posted on January 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:13 He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. Jesus called his apostles and they followed him. He called them to a new way of life. They left whatever lives they … Continue reading →

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Wake Up

Posted on January 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 3:13 Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today,” so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin. “Sin” is basically when we “turn away” from God’s desires…and choose our self-centered…ego-satisfying desires. It is choosing … Continue reading →

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Come and See

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” … Continue reading →

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Child of God

Posted on January 3, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. The … 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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God-Centered

Posted on October 1, 2012 by billtonnis

John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus could read people very well. Sure…He was God…but He was also fully Man. But since He … Continue reading →

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Lose to Find

Posted on July 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Many people embark on a path in life to accomplish certain things. These things might be in the realm of … Continue reading →

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Peace Giver

Posted on July 3, 2012 by billtonnis

John 20:26 Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Jesus did not come back ready … Continue reading →

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Being Led

Posted on June 27, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:35-37 Lead me in the path of your commands, for that is my delight. Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. Who … Continue reading →

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