Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Following Jesus

Posted on November 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus wept as he looked over Jerusalem. He … Continue reading →

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All Is Sacred

Posted on November 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ … Continue reading →

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Unconditionally Loved

Posted on October 31, 2014 by billtonnis

Philippians 1:6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. St. Paul speaks to us from experience. He had been changed from … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on October 30, 2014 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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Christ Culture

Posted on October 29, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people our culture looks down upon…those viewed as being “last”…might actually be looked upon as “first” in … Continue reading →

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Listen To Your Heart

Posted on October 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:1-2 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 27:8 “Come,” says my heart, “seek God’s face”; your face, Lord, do I seek! What are you seeking? Your heart is yearning for something. There is always a desire to fill the void…to satisfy what is not being satisfied … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on October 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home.” Jesus answered him, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is … Continue reading →

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Faith Plus Action

Posted on September 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word

Posted on September 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 8:1-2 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities. … Continue reading →

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