Tag Archives: Jesus

Joyful Pursuit

Posted on September 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song “Glorify You with Me” before or after reading this spiritual inspiration. Follow the directions below the reflection Psalm 37:3-5 Trust in the LORD and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure. … Continue reading →

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You Have a Calling

Posted on September 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song “Listen to Your Heart” before or after reading this reflection. See how below. Luke 5:10-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on September 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song “Salvation” with this reflection. See how below Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him … Continue reading →

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Jesus Redeems

Posted on September 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 4:36 They were all amazed and said to one another, “What is there about his word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” We may not see people who are definitely possessed … Continue reading →

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Way of the Cross

Posted on August 30, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with the wisdom of human eloquence, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning. The message of … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on August 29, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 24:42 Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. God is present in all of creation. God is present in this moment. Are you? Are you fully alive and experiencing this moment of … Continue reading →

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No Strings Attached

Posted on August 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song, “God Is”, on the album Give Praise and Thanks before or after reading this reflection. You can hear a clip of the song by clicking on the link “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” under “Blogroll” below … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on August 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous Love

Posted on August 21, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. If we are truly following Jesus and are in the care of the “Good Shepherd”…what more do we need? Is there anything else needed above God’s love and … Continue reading →

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Enter the Kingdom

Posted on August 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading →

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