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Have Faith

Posted on December 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 48:17 I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. One of the seemingly worst times in my life when I suffered a ruptured appendix…I now look … Continue reading →

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Be at Peace

Posted on December 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading →

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Be Open

Posted on December 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” With this response, Mary delivers the line that is the most profound example for each of us on how … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on December 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on December 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. When it comes to all those … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on November 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on November 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 19:41 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Have you ever been so deeply disappointed over … Continue reading →

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Relentless Love

Posted on November 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” If you’ve ever felt lost…ever felt like you didn’t measure up…ever felt like you let someone down…ever felt like you let yourself down…ever … Continue reading →

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Open Our Hearts

Posted on November 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 18:39-41 The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; … Continue reading →

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Love Changes Everything

Posted on November 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ … Continue reading →

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