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Prophets Needed

Posted on April 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 7:52 “Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?” The prophets got plenty of praise after they were long dead. While they were alive they generally got persecuted by those who were in power…whether government or religious leaders. The prophets … Continue reading →

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Be of Service

Posted on April 20, 2015 by billtonnis

John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” So many people work for gaining material possessions, power and prestige. It’s the result … Continue reading →

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Give Praise and Thanks

Posted on April 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:2 I will bless the Lord at all times; praise shall be always in my mouth. This seems to be a common theme in the spiritual writings throughout history. Even in the struggles…spiritually conscious people were thanking and praising God. God … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on April 15, 2015 by billtonnis

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn … Continue reading →

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Be a Wholemaker

Posted on April 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. We live in a consumeristic society that espouses gaining more … 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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Be At Peace

Posted on April 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36-37 Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why … Continue reading →

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God Is Talking

Posted on April 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:32 Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?” I truly believe God is speaking to us all the time…but … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on April 7, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:15-16 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will … 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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