Tag Archives: forgive

Undying Love

Posted on March 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Deuteronomy 4:9 “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children … Continue reading →

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Key to Life

Posted on March 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Radical Grace

Posted on February 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 6:36-37 “Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” The world has not changed. Humans continue … Continue reading →

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Breaking Chains

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 17:4 If someone wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him.” Forgiveness is one of the main keys to the Kingdom of God. When we forgive…we … Continue reading →

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Radical Love

Posted on September 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:27-28 “But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus…means living in a radically different way. He says … Continue reading →

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Unmerited Forgiveness

Posted on August 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Ezekiel 16:62-63 For I will re-establish my covenant with you, that you may remember and be covered with confusion, and that you may be utterly silenced for shame when I pardon you for all you have done, says the Lord … Continue reading →

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Set Yourself Free

Posted on August 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching Jesus asked, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” In effect Jesus … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on July 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. No matter how many times we screw up…no matter how many times we come up short…God is always embracing us in love. Our Loving Source … Continue reading →

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