Tag Archives: grace

Share Your Gifts

Posted on November 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 12:6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them. What are your gifts? Whatever talents you may have…they are gifts from God. Whatever passions you may have…they are gifts from God. … Continue reading →

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Love Prevails

Posted on October 29, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love … Continue reading →

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Be For Unity

Posted on October 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:2  Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” Jesus told his followers that they should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Let’s face it. Our culture preaches that each of us … Continue reading →

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Transforming Grace

Posted on October 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:8-9 “Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” In today’s scripture the “kingdom of … 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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Live to Love

Posted on September 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick). Jesus wanted all to know that when you follow his ways and love God, others and yourself…you are bringing about the kingdom of God. … Continue reading →

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Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Posted on September 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:42 “How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first.” The … Continue reading →

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Live in Oneness

Posted on August 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and … Continue reading →

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Be Compassionate

Posted on July 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Ever notice how Jesus never … 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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