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Eternal Now

Posted on April 6, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go is the path to true life. +++ John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God … Continue reading →

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Faith Requires Service

Posted on April 5, 2016 by billtonnis

How am I being called to help someone in need? +++ Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on April 4, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s love cannot be earned because it’s already unconditionally given. +++ Psalm 40:7 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. +++ The prophet Hosea declared that these were the words of God: … Continue reading →

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Thanks Be to God

Posted on April 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Love is the Master Plan. +++ Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose love endures forever. +++ Do you believe this? Many people seem to have a toxic image of God as a judgmental ogre looking … Continue reading →

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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on March 31, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” +++ How many times are we tempted to say “I told you so” when we are right and someone else is … Continue reading →

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Sing Your Lifesong

Posted on March 30, 2016 by billtonnis

When we use our gifts and talents in service…it is like a sacred symphony. +++ Psalm 105:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds! Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds! … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on March 29, 2016 by billtonnis

God will transform your struggles to new life. +++ John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. +++ Sometimes we feel abandoned. I vividly remember a day when I … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you in every moment. +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ It’s that nagging perpetual question: What … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Death leads to life…always. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ Let go of all things that won’t last and allow the great Love of God to lead … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 24, 2016 by billtonnis

How are you being called to serve the world? +++ 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 … Continue reading →

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