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Listen

Posted on March 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. The … Continue reading →

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Surrender and Win

Posted on December 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” This is Mary’s response to the angel’s news that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 22:31-32 And I will live for the LORD; my descendants will serve you. The generation to come will be told of the Lord, that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought. From generation … Continue reading →

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Modern Disciple

Posted on June 4, 2014 by billtonnis

John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. Jesus did not ask for anyone to worship Him…only to follow Him. Not that there is anything wrong with worshiping Him…but it seems many … Continue reading →

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Grace Giver

Posted on June 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 20:24 “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear witness to the gospel of God’s grace.” At this point … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2014 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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Let Go and Live

Posted on March 4, 2014 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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True Freedom

Posted on March 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 10:21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” This … Continue reading →

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The Way to Happiness

Posted on November 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:13-15 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work. Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on August 23, 2013 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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