Tag Archives: God

Listen Then Act

Posted on September 25, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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God Reflector

Posted on September 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 8:16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” How hard it is to … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on September 19, 2012 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood … Continue reading →

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Your Will Be Done

Posted on September 17, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:17 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your help always say, “The LORD be glorified.” What is it that you are seeking in your life? There is a … Continue reading →

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Radical Love

Posted on September 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:27-28 “But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus…means living in a radically different way. He says … Continue reading →

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Intimacy with God

Posted on September 11, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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The Way of Love

Posted on September 10, 2012 by billtonnis

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Life is a long road. There have been, are, and will be twists and turns and potholes in … Continue reading →

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Committed

Posted on September 7, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4-5 Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire. Commit your way to the LORD; trust that God will act. You’ve heard the saying about Jesus being the vine and we being the branches. … Continue reading →

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Reflecting God

Posted on September 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other … Continue reading →

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Give Praise

Posted on August 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 148:11-13 You kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth; Young men and women too, old and young alike. Let them all praise the Lord’s name, for his name alone is exalted, majestic … Continue reading →

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