Tag Archives: Jesus

Self-Transformation

Posted on November 1, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 6:16-17 In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. St. Paul … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Living

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. God has reached out to us in the most amazing way through his Son. Jesus…God as one of us…showed us how to … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on October 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading →

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All Belong

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:4-6 When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on October 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. Each of us is made uniquely by God…UNIQUE…loved infinitely by the Creator of … Continue reading →

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Infinite Worth

Posted on October 19, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more … Continue reading →

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Inner Calm

Posted on October 17, 2012 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:19, 22-23 Now the works of the flesh are obvious. In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. As Jesus rails against the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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True Intentions

Posted on October 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that (Jesus) did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you … Continue reading →

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Truly Free

Posted on October 15, 2012 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:1 For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. So many people think that by following Jesus we will be restricted from doing a lot of fun things…that … Continue reading →

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