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Let Love Lead You

Posted on September 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:9 “Who then is this about whom I hear such things? And he kept trying to see him.” Herod was a ruthless ruler who had John the Baptist put to death. When Herod heard of the miraculous things Jesus was doing…he … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Calling

Posted on September 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on September 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:5-7 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself… Jesus did not … Continue reading →

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Be the True You

Posted on September 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 3:3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. Whatever most people think is their identity…it usually isn’t. Your true identity does … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on September 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 1:16-17 All things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. We all start our lives believing we are at the center of the universe. Unfortunately, some never really … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Heart

Posted on September 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. These were expert fishermen. It was all they knew to make a living. It was their identity. After catching nothing all night, Jesus gave them some … Continue reading →

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Christ Follower

Posted on September 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other towns … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on August 31, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. St. Paul’s message here is truly Good News. Jesus showed us the way. Dying does … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on August 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading →

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Giving Is Gaining

Posted on August 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading →

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