Tag Archives: God

Infinite Love

Posted on October 25, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:17-19 …that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged breadth, Christ, cross, depth, Ephesians, fullness, God, height, love, salvation, St. Paul | Leave a comment

Willing Servants

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged God, I surrender, lamps, Luke, moment, present, ready, servants, serve, unconditional love, vigilant, wedding, worry | Leave a comment

Be You

Posted on October 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. Each of us is made uniquely by God…UNIQUE…loved infinitely by the Creator of … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christ, Ephesians, gifts, God, good works, handiwork, Jesus, live out, Singing My Song, talents, true selves, unique | Leave a comment

Infinite Worth

Posted on October 19, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged beloved, chosen, destined, fear, glory, God, how wonderful to me, Jesus, love, Luke, sparrows, St. Paul | Leave a comment

Redeeming Grace

Posted on October 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. Sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” that we “are … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged curse, forgiveness, God, grace, holy, Jesus, law, rules, saved, St. Paul, unconditional love, whole, works, You'll Lead Me | Leave a comment

Open Hands

Posted on October 11, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 11:9, 11, 13 “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? If … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged ask, find, God, Heal Me, holy Spirit, Jesus, knock, need, receive, seek, surrender | Leave a comment

Radical Acceptance

Posted on October 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2, 7, 13-14 O LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. Where can I hide from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged God, how wonderful to me, image, knit, Psalm 139, womb | Leave a comment

In the Now

Posted on October 3, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home.” Jesus answered him, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged God, I want to follow you, kingdom, moment, now, peace, plow, presence, present | Leave a comment

Transforming Question

Posted on September 28, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged freedom, God, I want to follow you, Jesus, life, peace, truth, way, who do you say i am | Leave a comment

God’s Way

Posted on September 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick). Jesus wanted all to know that when you follow His ways and love others…you are bringing about the kingdom of God. The “kingdom” starts … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged follow, God, healers, healing, here, kingdom, love, salvation, unconditional | Leave a comment