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Be Not Afraid

Posted on October 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 130:1-2 Out of the depths I call to you, Lord; Lord, here my cry! Do you experience a deep yearning…an insatiable craving for something more…something to fill a deep void inside? You cannot satisfy that craving with anything of this world. Many … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on October 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that Jesus did not observe the prescribed washing before meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on October 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 98:1 Sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous deeds. Every day birds wake up and start singing as if to say, “I am me! I am me! I am me!” By their song they proclaim God’s … Continue reading →

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Be For Unity

Posted on October 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:2 Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” Jesus told his followers that they should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Let’s face it. Our culture preaches that each of us … Continue reading →

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Love Has No Boundaries

Posted on October 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:29 He said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” A scholar of the law told Jesus that he knew how to inherit eternal life: Love God and love his neighbor. But the scholar wasn’t quite sure all that … Continue reading →

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Infinite Mercy

Posted on October 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Baruch 1:21-22 For we did not heed the voice of the Lord, our God, in all the words of the prophets whom he sent us, but each of us went off after the devices of our own wicked hearts, served … Continue reading →

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Losing to Win

Posted on September 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:48 “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Our egos tell us to strive to be “number one”…to be praised and to always be right. Jesus made the statement above … Continue reading →

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Finding Your True Self

Posted on September 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Ah…that … Continue reading →

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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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Live In Unity

Posted on September 22, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 8:19-21 Then his mother and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them … Continue reading →

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