Tag Archives: God loves you

Life-Giving Words

Posted on April 9, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering all the things … Continue reading →

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Silent Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” Jesus knew who He was. He came to know this through His close relationship with … Continue reading →

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Eternal Connection

Posted on April 7, 2014 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 … Continue reading →

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Keep the Faith

Posted on April 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:19 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. God is love and you are made in God’s image. You are a child of God…part of our Loving Creator’s grand plan from the beginning … Continue reading →

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God First

Posted on April 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 106:19-20 At Horeb they fashioned a calf, worshiped a metal statue. They exchanged their glorious God for the image of a grass-eating bull. When we hear what God’s people did after God had faithfully freed them from oppression through … Continue reading →

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Amazing Love

Posted on April 2, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 49:15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. When you feel like you’re alone…that you’ve been rejected…take comfort during this Lent season … Continue reading →

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God Is with You

Posted on April 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 46:2-3 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea. God is always here. God Is. When Moses … Continue reading →

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New Life in Progress

Posted on March 31, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create. God … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on March 28, 2014 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 … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on March 26, 2014 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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