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Modern Disciple

Posted on June 4, 2014 by billtonnis

John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. Jesus did not ask for anyone to worship Him…only to follow Him. Not that there is anything wrong with worshiping Him…but it seems many … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 23, 2013 by billtonnis

John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” We are the sheep of the Good … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 14, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:23-24 Jesus said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Continue reading →

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Transforming Struggle

Posted on January 28, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 …bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. If you follow Jesus you are called to make love, mercy, forgiveness and compassion your motivations in life. Others who are motivated … Continue reading →

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The Way to Freedom

Posted on January 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:13 He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. Jesus called his apostles and they followed him. He called them to a new way of life. They left whatever lives they … Continue reading →

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Way of Life

Posted on January 8, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:9 In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. The bible tells us that God is Love…an incomprehensible…unconditional Love. … Continue reading →

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Come and See

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” … Continue reading →

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The Way to Life

Posted on November 30, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:21-22 He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left … Continue reading →

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Persevere

Posted on November 28, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 21:17-19 “You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Jesus promised his followers that they would be persecuted. But … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on November 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus shows us the face of a loving … Continue reading →

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