Tag Archives: Jesus

Good News of Great Joy

Posted on January 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 16:15 Jesus said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” God loves you unconditionally. That is the good news…the “gospel” message. Jesus wanted his followers to not only proclaim that message but to … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on January 21, 2016 by billtonnis

Psalm 56:3 O Most High, when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. God is always there for you even when it feels otherwise. Feelings of God’s presence are nice but even when you don’t feel that Presence…God … Continue reading →

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Be a Wholemaker

Posted on January 20, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 3:5 Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out and his hand was restored. Jesus was always about bringing people together and restoring … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on January 19, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 2:23-24 As he was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, his disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain. At this the Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what … Continue reading →

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Light Bearer

Posted on January 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on January 14, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 13, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on January 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:23-26 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are –the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 11, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”  After John the Baptist was … Continue reading →

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Redemption In Progress

Posted on January 8, 2016 by billtonnis

Luke 5:12-13 Now there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where he was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus … Continue reading →

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