Tag Archives: Jesus

New Life Ahead

Posted on August 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:29-31 Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, … Continue reading →

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Live in Oneness

Posted on August 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Silence

Posted on July 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:18 Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her. Today is the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene. Scripture says that she was present at the crucifixion, when Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Work for Oneness

Posted on July 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:49-50 “And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on July 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Exodus 14:12 “Did we not tell you this in Egypt, when we said, ‘Leave us alone. Let us serve the Egyptians’? Far better for us to be the slaves of the Egyptians than to die in the desert.” How many times … Continue reading →

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Look Through the Lens of Love

Posted on July 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:1-2, 7 His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Jesus … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on July 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus counters the heavy rules and regulations of the scribes and Pharisees (religious leaders) with His unconditional love. There were no prerequisites or … Continue reading →

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Resurrection In Progress

Posted on July 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:38-39 “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” When we follow Jesus it requires … Continue reading →

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Be Compassionate

Posted on July 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Ever notice how Jesus never … Continue reading →

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