Tag Archives: Jesus

Keys to Life

Posted on March 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on March 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. The … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on March 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Deuteronomy 4:9 “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children … Continue reading →

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Break the Chains

Posted on March 10, 2015 by billtonnis

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 seven times but seventy-seven times.” What Jesus means … Continue reading →

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Building the Kingdom of God

Posted on March 6, 2015 by billtonnis

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. Are you producing more kindness, compassion, goodwill and generosity with your life? The … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Believe

Posted on March 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Sometimes there are no answers. There are times in life when we come to the jarring conclusion that we are clueless as to what … Continue reading →

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Let Go of Ego

Posted on March 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:36-37 “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” Jesus tells us that there is a kind … Continue reading →

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Be Compassion

Posted on February 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:20 “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” The scribes and Pharisees believed they were doing everything right. They held people strictly to the … Continue reading →

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Beautifully Broken

Posted on February 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. Who among us is without the need of forgiveness? No one. We were made with flaws and imperfections. We are all broken. … Continue reading →

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Build Bridges

Posted on February 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 25:40 “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.” (Listen to the song of the day “Salvation” by clicking this YouTube link HERE) The measuring stick for success … Continue reading →

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