Tag Archives: inspiration

Be Open

Posted on December 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:20-21 Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and shield. For in God our hearts rejoice; in your holy name we trust. Do we spend most of our time “wanting”…or “waiting”? In a consumeristic culture that tells … Continue reading →

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Love Will Light Your Path

Posted on December 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:20 Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this … Continue reading →

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Be Yourself

Posted on December 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:17 Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations. The lineage of humankind is long. Life continues … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on December 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 85:9 I will listen for the word of God; surely the Lord will proclaim peace to his people, to the faithful, to those who trust in him. Are you listening for God’s silent whisper in your heart? Whenever you feel … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on December 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 21:31 Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.” The religious leaders did not take kindly to these words from Jesus. They seemed to be the … Continue reading →

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Live Your Calling

Posted on December 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Isn’t it true that we spend a lot of our time trying to get our way and blaze our path in this world? This is the agenda of … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 48:17 I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. One of the seemingly worst times in my life when I suffered a ruptured appendix…I now look … Continue reading →

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Be at Peace

Posted on December 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading →

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Be Open

Posted on December 8, 2015 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.” With this response, Mary delivers the line that is the most profound example for each of us on how … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Love

Posted on December 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 35:4 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. The Prophet Isaiah spoke of a God who rescues us out of … Continue reading →

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