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Be Present

Posted on October 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:37 “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” WAKE UP. That is what Jesus meant by being “vigilant” for the master’s arrival. His statement is not meant as a threat from a God who just can’t … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on October 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:15 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Jesus went on to tell the crowd a parable in which a rich man whose land produced a … 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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Pour Me Out

Posted on September 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:5-7 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself… Jesus did not … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on August 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Silence

Posted on July 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on June 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 146:6-7 The maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free. What is holding you captive? God … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on June 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 112:1, 4 Happy those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in God’s commands. They shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and just. We are all looking for happiness…but happiness is not … Continue reading →

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Love Remains

Posted on May 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence. Isn’t that what we all want? We all want to be doing something with our lives that makes us fulfilled and happy. God wants the … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on April 2, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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