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Eternal Now

Posted on April 6, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go is the path to true life. +++ John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God … Continue reading →

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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on March 31, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” +++ How many times are we tempted to say “I told you so” when we are right and someone else is … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you in every moment. +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ It’s that nagging perpetual question: What … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Death leads to life…always. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ Let go of all things that won’t last and allow the great Love of God to lead … Continue reading →

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The True You

Posted on March 22, 2016 by billtonnis

You are an eternally loved child of God. ~~~ Isaiah 49:1 The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. ~~~ You are a creation of God…a beloved daughter or son. God loved you … Continue reading →

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Bottom Line

Posted on March 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us has one grand purpose to fulfill: to love. ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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Economy of Grace

Posted on February 26, 2016 by billtonnis

If you want peace…produce peace. ~~~ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” ~~~ The only ones Jesus repeatedly reprimanded … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on February 25, 2016 by billtonnis

What is the dream God planted in you? ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on February 24, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go and live. ~~~ Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. ~~~ Sometimes it feels … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on February 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Seeking to serve leads to fulfillment. ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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