Tag Archives: grace

Spiritually Rich

Posted on June 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:20-21 “Store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Are your treasures material or spiritual? We know that anything material will … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on June 10, 2015 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. St. Paul knew the love of God through the risen Christ. The God of legalism and punishment was the God Saul believed in before he was transformed by Unconditional Love … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on June 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Our culture says: “Happy are you who are rich in possessions, power and prestige for yours is the kingdom of this world.” Jesus says, “Happy are you who are … Continue reading →

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Go Make a Difference

Posted on May 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 21:18 Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on May 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 20:22 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know. Have you ever experienced a strong inner yearning that compelled you to carry out some mission or … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on May 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. The Maker of the universe made you. The God of all creation wanted … 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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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 28, 2015 by billtonnis

John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” How can you hear the voice of God if you are not listening? If your life … Continue reading →

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Group Effort

Posted on April 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 9:10 There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” God has a plan to bring all things to a grand completion. The kingdom of God will … 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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