Tag Archives: gospel

Be Still

Posted on April 25, 2016 by billtonnis

We all abide within a Great Love. +++ 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. +++ Why do we worry? How can worry possibly help us? I sometimes catch my mind as it … Continue reading →

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Good News of Great Joy

Posted on January 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 16:15 Jesus said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” God loves you unconditionally. That is the good news…the “gospel” message. Jesus wanted his followers to not only proclaim that message but to … Continue reading →

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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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Unconditional Love

Posted on November 2, 2015 by billtonnis

John 6:37-38 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on October 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that Jesus did not observe the prescribed washing before meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on August 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Forgiveness is the key to … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:18 Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her. Today is the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene. Scripture says that she was present at the crucifixion, when Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Gospel of the Kingdom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:35-36 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on May 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel … Continue reading →

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