Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Share Your Gifts

Posted on November 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 12:6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them. What are your gifts? Whatever talents you may have…they are gifts from God. Whatever passions you may have…they are gifts from God. … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on October 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also … Continue reading →

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Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on October 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:10 “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Jesus assured us that God answers our prayers. After the above scripture verse Jesus went on … Continue reading →

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Be For Unity

Posted on October 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:2  Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” Jesus told his followers that they should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Let’s face it. Our culture preaches that each of us … Continue reading →

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Love Has No Boundaries

Posted on October 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:29 He said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” A scholar of the law told Jesus that he knew how to inherit eternal life: Love God and love his neighbor. But the scholar wasn’t quite sure all that … Continue reading →

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Transforming Grace

Posted on October 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:8-9 “Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” In today’s scripture the “kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Reflect Christ

Posted on September 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:59-60 And to another (Jesus) said, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But he answered him, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” How … Continue reading →

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Losing to Win

Posted on September 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:48 “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Our egos tell us to strive to be “number one”…to be praised and to always be right. Jesus made the statement above … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on September 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick). Jesus wanted all to know that when you follow his ways and love God, others and yourself…you are bringing about the kingdom of God. … Continue reading →

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Live In Unity

Posted on September 22, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 8:19-21 Then his mother and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them … Continue reading →

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