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New Life Ahead

Posted on August 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:29-31 Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Silence

Posted on July 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on July 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Daniel 3:52 Blessed is your holy and glorious name, praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages. Do you ever get worn-down by the endless senseless acts in the news and the pettiness you encounter in day to day interactions? … Continue reading →

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Look Through the Lens of Love

Posted on July 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:1-2, 7 His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Jesus … Continue reading →

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Love Embraces Everything

Posted on July 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Exodus 3:2-3 As Moses looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush, though on fire, was not consumed. So Moses decided, “I must go over to look at this remarkable sight, and see why the bush is not burned.” … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on July 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 69:3, 34 I have sunk into the mire of the deep, where there is no foothold. I have gone down to the watery depths; the flood overwhelms me. The Lord hears the poor, does not spurn those in bondage. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Resurrection In Progress

Posted on July 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:38-39 “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” When we follow Jesus it requires … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on July 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. I am overwhelmed by the truth of this passage. How long I tried to find delight in my ego’s desires…and kept plunging further into emptiness and … Continue reading →

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Harmonizing with God

Posted on July 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:2-3 Give thanks to the Lord on the harp; on the ten-stringed lyre offer praise. Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. St. Ignatius said he and all people were made to praise, reverence and serve … Continue reading →

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Gospel of the Kingdom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:35-36 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them … Continue reading →

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