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Kingdom of God

Posted on August 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter.” When it comes to what many “religious” people … Continue reading →

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God Is With You

Posted on August 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. There is no fooling God. Our Creator knows everything about each of us…our thoughts…our desires…our struggles…our failings…our joys and … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on August 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 145:10 All your works give you thanks, O Lord. Most of creation has no choice but to simply be itself with every fiber of its being…whether it’s an insect, a bird, a plant, a tree or a dog. In being … Continue reading →

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You Are Invited

Posted on August 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:9-10 “Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.” The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Love Restores

Posted on August 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 20:4 “You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.” Jesus told the parable of the landowner who hired laborers to work in his vineyard at the start of the day…during the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 136:1 Praise the Lord, who is so good; God’s love endures forever. We all get caught up in a false premise that we need to earn God’s love. We get caught up in a worthiness contest…a game we play to … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ

Posted on August 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:19-20 “Again, (amen,) I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered … Continue reading →

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Humble Strength

Posted on August 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading →

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God Speaks in Silence

Posted on August 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” This is one of those major moments in the life of Jesus known as … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on August 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:27-28 She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you … Continue reading →

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