Tag Archives: God

Die to Live

Posted on August 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “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 whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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Transfigured by Love

Posted on August 6, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Peter 1:18-19 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as … Continue reading →

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Way to Freedom

Posted on August 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Your Soul

Posted on July 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on July 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting and honoring his family…but He wanted to make the point that we all at some point need … Continue reading →

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Childlike Openness

Posted on July 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:25 “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” Do you feel like you just don’t … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing Grace

Posted on July 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. How many times have we seen God work in our lives where something magical happens and we … Continue reading →

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Endure

Posted on July 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:21-22 Brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to … Continue reading →

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Trust in a Higher Power

Posted on July 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:20-22 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on July 3, 2013 by billtonnis

John 20:27-29 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord … Continue reading →

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