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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on January 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:15-16 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. Jesus modeled how to live our … Continue reading →

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All Inclusive

Posted on January 8, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:21 This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. Who is the one person that you just don’t want to have to deal with? Who is that one person that … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on January 7, 2015 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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Follow Jesus

Posted on January 6, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:9 In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. God…scripture says…is Love. It’s an incomprehensible…unconditional Love. This love took … Continue reading →

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Body of Christ

Posted on January 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:23 He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people. What is the “gospel of the kingdom”? Just before this statement…Matthew wrote that … Continue reading →

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Life Changing

Posted on December 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give his people knowledge of salvation…” John the Baptizer’s father prophesied what was ahead for … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on December 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Do you ever feel lost…like you just really have no idea what your … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. Loving God…I thank You for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that with Your help You … Continue reading →

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Yahweh Saves

Posted on December 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to rescue us. When you feel oppressed and in need…call out … Continue reading →

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Eternally Grateful

Posted on December 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. Jesus was described as the alpha and the omega. His reign is eternal. His love is everlasting. This is Who our God is…an … Continue reading →

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