Tag Archives: Jesus

Saved By Grace

Posted on February 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. We tend to beat ourselves up over mistakes and transgressions. But when we turn back to God…instead of punishment and chastisement…we receive … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on February 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:7 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. The prophet Hosea made a similar statement as this psalm: “For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice” (Hosea 6:6). Jesus said, … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on February 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 8:20-21 “When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many full baskets of fragments did you pick up?” They answered [him], “Seven.” He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” When Jesus showed His followers … Continue reading →

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Eternal Acceptance

Posted on February 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Love Endures

Posted on February 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 32:6-7 Then should all your faithful pray in time of distress. Though flood waters threaten, they will never reach them. You are my shelter; from distress you keep me; with safety you ring me round. Jesus knows what you … Continue reading →

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Love Unites

Posted on February 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 7:24 From that place Jesus went off to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. Jesus had a mission…to bring the Good News of … Continue reading →

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Love Transforms

Posted on February 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 104:30 When you send forth your breath, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. All things belong to God. All things have their being in God. God breathes and life comes forth. Everything is sustained … Continue reading →

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Shades of Gray

Posted on February 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” Jesus went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” Jesus was quite at home with all people … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on February 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 6:56 Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. Jesus’ mission … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on February 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Hebrews 13:5 Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Are you consumed with striving to make more money and … Continue reading →

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