Tag Archives: faith

Have Faith

Posted on October 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 6:16-17 In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. St. Paul … Continue reading →

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Faith Plus Action

Posted on September 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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Trust the Process

Posted on September 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 13:6 I trust in your faithfulness. Grant my heart joy in your help, that I may sing of the Lord, “How good our God has been to me!” It’s easy to praise God when things are going our way … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on August 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:30-31 But when (Peter) saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of … Continue reading →

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Loved Unconditionally

Posted on July 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Rules and regulations are good to start with…like when we are children starting out on our spiritual journeys. They give us boundaries … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on July 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 7:9 Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm! How often do we think that we have to have our lives totally together before we’ll be ready to take a stand in faith? The truth is…it’s not … Continue reading →

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Both – And

Posted on July 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.” Being a Christian is not easy. It takes determination, guts and bravery. The early Christians were many … Continue reading →

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True Faith

Posted on July 3, 2014 by billtonnis

John 20:27-29 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Know I Am God

Posted on July 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:24-26 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, … Continue reading →

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True Wealth

Posted on June 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:20-21 “Store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Are your treasures material or spiritual? We know that anything … Continue reading →

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