Tag Archives: heart

Committed

Posted on September 7, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4-5 Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire. Commit your way to the LORD; trust that God will act. You’ve heard the saying about Jesus being the vine and we being the branches. … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing

Posted on September 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 5:10-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. Peter (a.k.a. Simon) and the rest of the … Continue reading →

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The Voice Within

Posted on August 6, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” This is one of those major moments in the life of Jesus when Peter, … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on July 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. No matter how many times we screw up…no matter how many times we come up short…God is always embracing us in love. Our Loving Source … Continue reading →

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The Desert Experience

Posted on July 9, 2012 by billtonnis

Hosea 2:16 So, I will allure her, I will lead her into the desert and speak to her heart. Did you ever feel like nothing is making sense any more…like all the things that at one time you were so … Continue reading →

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Matter of the Heart

Posted on June 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 6-21 “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” What is your “treasure“? Is it found in material things or is it found in spiritual things? There is nothing wrong with material things in themselves…but only … Continue reading →

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