Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Building the Kingdom of God

Posted on July 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:37 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” Each one of us is called to spread the … Continue reading →

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True Faith

Posted on July 3, 2014 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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Be the Good News

Posted on June 26, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” Jesus would alternately use the phrases ‘kingdom of heaven’ and ‘kingdom … Continue reading →

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God Alone Satisfies

Posted on June 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Our culture says, “Happy are you who are rich in power, prestige and possessions, for yours is the kingdom of this world.” Jesus says, “Happy … Continue reading →

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Grace Giver

Posted on June 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 20:24 “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear witness to the gospel of God’s grace.” At this point … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 57:8-9 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! Is your soul awake? That might seem like a strange question…but it just might be the … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on May 22, 2014 by billtonnis

John 15:9 “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” God is Love. It’s beyond our understanding…but God is constantly giving unconditional love because that is Who God Is. That means God expects nothing … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Builder

Posted on May 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Struggles and persecutions are promised us in … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on May 12, 2014 by billtonnis

John 10:10 “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Jesus did not become human to give us an evacuation plan to heaven. He came that we “might have life (now) and have it more … Continue reading →

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Becoming the True You

Posted on May 5, 2014 by billtonnis

John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” How are you spending your life? How are you nourishing your soul? You have … Continue reading →

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