Tag Archives: John

Following Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2014 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on April 15, 2014 by billtonnis

John 13:21 Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Before we look down on Judas and lay the blame on him…let us remember that we are all ‘Judas.’ We … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gut-Check

Posted on September 30, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus could read people very well. Since He was fully committed to loving and serving God He … Continue reading →

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Transfigured by Love

Posted on August 6, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Peter 1:18-19 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Example

Posted on July 22, 2013 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 we celebrate the life of St. Mary Magdalene. She is said to have been present at the crucifixion, … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on July 3, 2013 by billtonnis

John 20:27-29 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on May 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 9:38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” You’ve got to love the apostles as they give us hope! They … Continue reading →

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The Way to Life

Posted on May 13, 2013 by billtonnis

John 16:32-33 “But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on May 10, 2013 by billtonnis

John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” That’s it in a nutshell. That’s the message. Jesus said that if … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on May 9, 2013 by billtonnis

John 16:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Jesus knew that His followers would grieve when He was killed…but He also knew … Continue reading →

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