Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on September 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 6:27-28 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus means living a radical … Continue reading →

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Soul Cries

Posted on September 11, 2013 by billtonnis

(Listen to a free clip of Bill’s song “Pour Me Out” by clicking on “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” below and to the right under “Blogroll”) Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you … 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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Enter the Kingdom

Posted on August 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on July 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting and honoring his family…but He wanted to make the point that we all at some point need … Continue reading →

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Proclaim the Kingdom of God

Posted on July 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:5-7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” What do you suppose Jesus means when He says that His followers should go and preach that ‘the kingdom of heaven is at hand’? When … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on June 27, 2013 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.” The “kingdom of heaven” is sometimes translated the “kingdom of God.” … Continue reading →

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The Way to Freedom

Posted on January 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:13 He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. Jesus called his apostles and they followed him. He called them to a new way of life. They left whatever lives they … Continue reading →

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Something to Live For

Posted on September 21, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 8:1-3 Afterward Jesus 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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Happy Detachment

Posted on September 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Blessed is sometimes translated as “happy.” How can this be? “Happy” are you who are poor? … Continue reading →

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