Tag Archives: I will give you rest

All Belong

Posted on November 6, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 15:4-6 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he … Continue reading →

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Loved Unconditionally

Posted on July 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Rules and regulations are good to start with…like when we are children starting out on our spiritual journeys. They give us boundaries … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Longing

Posted on December 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty many times turn to God for help. They have no other options. They are open to God’s … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on December 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. Are you burdened with something or struggling with something? Sit in silence and invite Jesus to be with you. … Continue reading →

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Trustworthy Friend

Posted on July 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus was speaking to the people burdened by being held to the letter of the law by the scribes and Pharisees. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Deliverer

Posted on March 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 18:3-4 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! Praised be the Lord, I exclaim! I have been delivered from my … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on March 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 46:2-3 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea. God is always there. God IS. When Moses … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Thirst

Posted on March 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 42:2-3 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My being thirsts for God, the living God. We each have a deep yearning inside…a yearning that longs to be satisfied. Why … Continue reading →

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Why Fear?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love. … Continue reading →

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Giver of Peace

Posted on December 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. Are you burdened with something…or struggling with something? Try sitting in silence and invite Jesus to be with you. … Continue reading →

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