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Prophets Needed

Posted on April 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 7:52 “Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?” The prophets got plenty of praise after they were long dead. While they were alive they generally got persecuted by those who were in power…whether government or religious leaders. The prophets … Continue reading →

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Modern Disciple

Posted on June 4, 2014 by billtonnis

John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. Jesus did not ask for anyone to worship Him…only to follow Him. Not that there is anything wrong with worshiping Him…but it seems many … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on March 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on December 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:29-30 Moving on from there Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on October 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … 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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Paschal Mystery

Posted on June 14, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the … Continue reading →

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Peace Giver

Posted on July 3, 2012 by billtonnis

John 20:26 Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Jesus did not come back ready … Continue reading →

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