Tag Archives: God

Open Mind

Posted on August 9, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:23 “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” We tend to base so much of our lives on our own ability to reason…and yet Jesus was quite clear in his response to Peter that … Continue reading →

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Life Through Death

Posted on July 25, 2012 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. Jesus showed us that the way to life…is … Continue reading →

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God Is On Your Side

Posted on July 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Micah 7:19 You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins. God has a goal for each of us and will never give up on achieving it. The goal is for each of us to become whole. … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, father forgive them, flaw, forgiveness, God, imperfect, Jesus, love, mercy, Richard Rohr, salvation, sins, transformation, whole, wholeness | Leave a comment

Become the True You

Posted on July 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Amos 7:14-15 Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The Lord took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged calling, false self, fulfilling, God, happiness, kingdom of God, process, repent, road less traveled, true self | Leave a comment

Being Led

Posted on June 27, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:35-37 Lead me in the path of your commands, for that is my delight. Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. Who … Continue reading →

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Always For Us

Posted on June 4, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 91:2 Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” God never leaves us no matter how many times we, in a sense, leave God. Of course…we can’t really leave God because God is … Continue reading →

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Channel of Grace

Posted on June 1, 2012 by billtonnis

1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Any talent or material wealth that we have has come to us from God. God has given … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, gifts, God, God's kingdom, inner peace, talent, true self, wealth | 1 Comment