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True Freedom

Posted on December 31, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. The world’s (popular culture’s) way of love is the self-gratifying, self-centered, ego-centric … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on December 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. Are you burdened with something or struggling with something? Sit in silence and invite Jesus to be with you. … Continue reading →

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Way to Wholeness

Posted on November 27, 2013 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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Free Grace

Posted on October 28, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. God has reached out to us in the most amazing way through Jesus. God became one of us…became flesh…and showed us how … Continue reading →

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God’s Reflection

Posted on June 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:16 “Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” You have heard it said that we are “made in God’s image.” Then we should reflect the love of God. … Continue reading →

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Transformation Required

Posted on April 8, 2013 by billtonnis

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” You cannot think your way into the kingdom of God. All the information … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Living

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. God has reached out to us in the most amazing way through his Son. Jesus…God as one of us…showed us how to … Continue reading →

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Lose to Find

Posted on July 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Many people embark on a path in life to accomplish certain things. These things might be in the realm of … Continue reading →

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Thy Kingdom Come

Posted on July 11, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Jesus was clearly not preaching a message of how to safely be evacuated to a future heaven. It is not about a “personal salvation project” … Continue reading →

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