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Surrender to Grace

Posted on February 17, 2016 by billtonnis

God loves us just as we are. ~~~ Psalm 51:18-19 For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. *** Making a … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 4, 2016 by billtonnis

What attachments are blinding you to true life? ~~~ Mark 6:8 Jesus instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick–no food, no sack, no money in their belts. ~ Just how obsessed are you with your … Continue reading →

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Shine Your Light

Posted on January 28, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 4:21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?” ~ The Good News of God’s unconditional love, mercy, grace, … Continue reading →

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Light Bearer

Posted on January 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to … Continue reading →

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Eternal Acceptance

Posted on December 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 89:3 For you said, “My love is established forever; my loyalty will stand as long as the heavens.” God’s love for us is beyond our understanding. It’s eternal. God’s Love became flesh in Jesus. In Jesus we see all that God Is. … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 48:17 I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. One of the seemingly worst times in my life when I suffered a ruptured appendix…I now look … Continue reading →

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Be at Peace

Posted on December 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading →

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Eternal Light

Posted on December 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 25:8 He will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces; The reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the Lord has spoken. Centuries before Jesus of Nazareth, the … Continue reading →

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Open Our Hearts

Posted on November 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 18:39-41 The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; … Continue reading →

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Transformation through Love

Posted on November 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:2 I will bless the Lord at all times; praise shall be always in my mouth. It’s easy to praise God when things are wonderful…but what about when things are seemingly bad? God is only capable of loving us … Continue reading →

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