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Be Free

Posted on March 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key to new life. ~~~ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not … Continue reading →

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Economy of Grace

Posted on February 26, 2016 by billtonnis

If you want peace…produce peace. ~~~ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” ~~~ The only ones Jesus repeatedly reprimanded … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on February 25, 2016 by billtonnis

What is the dream God planted in you? ~~~ Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on February 24, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go and live. ~~~ Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. ~~~ Sometimes it feels … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on February 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Seeking to serve leads to fulfillment. ~~~ Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~~~ What Jesus is telling us is exactly the opposite of what … Continue reading →

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Salvation

Posted on February 19, 2016 by billtonnis

Love is the Source of all life. ~~~ Psalm 130:3-4 If you, Lord, mark our sins, Lord, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness and so you are revered. *** If our loving Creator was actually a God marking our every … Continue reading →

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Desires of the Heart

Posted on February 18, 2016 by billtonnis

May love be our motivation. ~~~ Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” *** It seems to me that many people approach God … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on February 17, 2016 by billtonnis

God loves us just as we are. ~~~ Psalm 51:18-19 For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. *** Making a … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on February 16, 2016 by billtonnis

May love be the motivation of all our actions. ~~~ Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. *** It seems this world rewards the “winners” and rejects the “losers.” Our culture says … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come

Posted on February 15, 2016 by billtonnis

When we reach out to those in need, we experience the Presence of God ~~~ Matthew 25:34-35 ‘Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was … Continue reading →

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