Tag Archives: Give Praise and Thanks

All Belong

Posted on February 20, 2014 by billtonnis

James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Today’s lesson is that God views all of us as equal. All people deserve to be treated as God’s … Continue reading →

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Total Love

Posted on February 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Genesis 2:24-25 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body. The man and his wife were both naked, yet they felt no shame. This picture … Continue reading →

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Destined for Redemption

Posted on February 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Genesis 2:16-17 The Lord God gave man this order: “You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and bad. From that tree you shall not eat; the moment … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on February 6, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 6:8 He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick–no food, no sack, no money in their belts. I once heard a financial adviser talking about how people need to have a million dollars saved … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:14-15 …through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. By becoming human Jesus showed … Continue reading →

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Incarnation

Posted on December 25, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. God…I thank you for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that You are my only true … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on December 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:7 In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me from all distress. Is there something you are struggling with? That very struggle can be the key to your salvation (wholeness). It is the very place where … Continue reading →

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Divine Deliverer

Posted on December 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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Body of Christ

Posted on December 2, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. A centurion was a professional officer in the Roman army. He … Continue reading →

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