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Counter Culture

Posted on October 30, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people this world might look down upon…those viewed as being “last”…the outcasts…might actually be looked upon as … Continue reading →

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Last Is First

Posted on October 3, 2013 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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Last Is First

Posted on May 21, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 9:35 Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” The apostles had just been arguing over who among … Continue reading →

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Motivated by Love

Posted on October 31, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people this world might look down upon…those viewed as being “last”…might actually be looked upon as “first” … Continue reading →

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Aspiring for Less

Posted on October 4, 2012 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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