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Good News

Posted on January 11, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”  After John the Baptist was … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on November 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 10:14-15 How can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? Do you believe that Jesus is the manifestation in human … Continue reading →

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Reflect Christ

Posted on September 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:59-60 And to another (Jesus) said, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But he answered him, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” How … Continue reading →

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Christ Follower

Posted on September 2, 2015 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 towns … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on April 29, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:44-45 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.” Did you ever see Jesus squash … Continue reading →

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Saved By Grace

Posted on February 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. We tend to beat ourselves up over mistakes and transgressions. But when we turn back to God…instead of punishment and chastisement…we receive … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on February 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 6:8 He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts. I once heard a financial adviser on the radio talking about how people need to have a … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 4:26-27 Jesus said, “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and day and the seed would sprout … Continue reading →

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Grace Upon Grace

Posted on November 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 22:31-32 And I will live for the LORD; my descendants will serve you. The generation to come will be told of the Lord, that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought. From generation … Continue reading →

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