Tag Archives: God loves you

Ego Mania

Posted on February 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:34-35 The Apostles had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on February 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him…”Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” When a boy suffering from chronic convulsions is brought to Jesus’ disciples they are unable … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:34-35 He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but … Continue reading →

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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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Make Me a Channel

Posted on February 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? Think back on all the people who made a difference in your life by allowing the Spirit of Christ to flow through them. Maybe it … Continue reading →

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Providence

Posted on February 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:20-21 “When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many full baskets of fragments did you pick up?” They answered [him], “Seven.” He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” We often say, “Seeing is … Continue reading →

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Blessings Abound

Posted on February 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? God … Continue reading →

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The Way to Healing

Posted on February 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 7:34-35 Then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. Many of us find ourselves … 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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