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Faith Plus Action

Posted on September 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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Child of Light

Posted on September 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” The Light of Love is … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word

Posted on September 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:1-2 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities. … Continue reading →

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Forgive Always

Posted on September 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 7:47 “But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Jesus is always ready to forgive. But some people are not ready to receive it. To receive it…you must be willing to forgive yourself…and to forgive others. Some … Continue reading →

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Love Trumps Law

Posted on September 17, 2014 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; … Continue reading →

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You Belong

Posted on September 16, 2014 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties … Continue reading →

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Unconditionally Loved

Posted on September 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:9-10 “To do your will is my delight; my God, your law is in my heart!” I announced your deed to a great assembly; I did not restrain my lips. When you start following God’s gentle nudges in your … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time

Posted on September 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 84:6 Happy are those who find refuge in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrim roads. The more I let go of my selfish desires (the yearnings of my ego)…the more I “die to myself”…the more I then experience … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on September 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:35 “Love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on September 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” “Blessed” is sometimes translated as “happy.” Can Jesus really mean “Happy are you who are poor“? … Continue reading →

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