Tag Archives: kingdom of God

The Great Compassion

Posted on September 21, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s love and acceptance are available each moment. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:2-3 He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal [the sick]. He said to them, “Take … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on September 16, 2016 by billtonnis

All people have an innate, eternal worth…so let them know. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:1-2 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of … Continue reading →

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Awaken to Joy

Posted on July 27, 2016 by billtonnis

The American dream can sometimes be a nightmare in the kingdom of God. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a … Continue reading →

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Make the Change

Posted on June 30, 2016 by billtonnis

How are you being called to become compassion? Listen to the song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE +++ Amos 7:14-15 Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I … Continue reading →

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Way of Life

Posted on June 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Being Christian means more than going to church on Sunday. +++ Matthew 8:21-22 Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their … Continue reading →

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Love Transforms

Posted on June 23, 2016 by billtonnis

When we act with compassion…we experience a taste of the Divine. +++ 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 … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes

Posted on June 6, 2016 by billtonnis

“Ego” stands for: “Edge God Out“ +++ Matthew 5:3, 9 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” +++ In these “Beatitudes” that … Continue reading →

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Meaning of Life

Posted on June 2, 2016 by billtonnis

Learning how to love everyone and everything is why we’re here. +++ Mark 12:30-31 “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second … Continue reading →

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Counterculture

Posted on May 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Your true self will be found in service. +++ Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” +++ This is another great counter-cultural teaching from Jesus. Two of the apostles had just boldly asked him to allow them … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on May 5, 2016 by billtonnis

What if all our thoughts, words and actions were filtered through love? +++ Acts 1:3 He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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