Tag Archives: joy

Becoming Whole

Posted on January 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:16-18 As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on January 7, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love … Continue reading →

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Love Lasts Forever

Posted on November 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:72 Teaching from your lips is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. Many people seem to be on a never-ending treadmill to make it, succeed or to win. And when they reach the new prize…the … Continue reading →

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All Is Grace

Posted on November 7, 2014 by billtonnis

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. It may sound arrogant of St. Paul to tell the Philippians to … Continue reading →

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Be You with Joy

Posted on October 20, 2014 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. God uniquely makes each of us. The Creator of the universe infinitely loves … Continue reading →

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Let the Joy Rise

Posted on October 17, 2014 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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Lens of Love

Posted on October 15, 2014 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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The True You

Posted on October 13, 2014 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 they will be restricted from doing a lot of fun things…that … Continue reading →

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Be Compassion

Posted on September 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 90:3,12,14 But humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Promised

Posted on May 29, 2014 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 his followers would grieve when he was killed…but he also knew that … Continue reading →

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