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Compassion In Action

Posted on May 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 19:8 He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God. Paul understood that following Christ was about taking part in the building of the kingdom of God…right here…right now. But … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on May 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. The Maker of the universe made you. The God of all creation wanted … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 28, 2015 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.” How can you hear the voice of God if you are not listening? If your life … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on April 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Pause for a moment to give thanks. God’s love is unconditional. Nothing we can do can make God love us more…or less. God’s mercy and forgiveness are freely given…if we … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on April 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Jesus shows us the face of God throughout His ministry…all the way to the end. He responds even to His persecutors and killers with … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on March 31, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:21 Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Before we look down on Judas and lay the blame on him…let us remember that we are all Judas. We have … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear

Posted on March 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. When you feel rejected…buried in troubles…lost…remember that Jesus felt the same feelings in the most extreme way. The Son of God chose to be … Continue reading →

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Keys to Life

Posted on March 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on March 11, 2015 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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Be Compassion

Posted on February 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:20 “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” The scribes and Pharisees believed they were doing everything right. They held people strictly to the … Continue reading →

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