Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Path to Life

Posted on April 26, 2016 by billtonnis

Living to love will mean letting go of ego. +++ 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 … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on April 8, 2016 by billtonnis

Be still and know the Goodness of God. +++ Psalm 27:13-14 But I believe I shall enjoy the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! +++ Life … Continue reading →

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Faith Requires Service

Posted on April 5, 2016 by billtonnis

How am I being called to help someone in need? +++ Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in … Continue reading →

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Compassion Calls You

Posted on March 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Love requires reaching out to the rejected. +++ Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. +++ Following … Continue reading →

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The True You

Posted on March 22, 2016 by billtonnis

You are an eternally loved child of God. ~~~ Isaiah 49:1 The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. ~~~ You are a creation of God…a beloved daughter or son. God loved you … Continue reading →

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Team Effort

Posted on March 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to the great dance of creation. ~~~ Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Bottom Line

Posted on March 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us has one grand purpose to fulfill: to love. ~~~ Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on March 3, 2016 by billtonnis

God is speaking. Are you listening? ~~~ Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command … Continue reading →

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Economy of Grace

Posted on February 26, 2016 by billtonnis

If you want peace…produce peace. ~~~ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” ~~~ The only ones Jesus repeatedly reprimanded … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come

Posted on February 15, 2016 by billtonnis

When we reach out to those in need, we experience the Presence of God ~~~ Matthew 25:34-35 ‘Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was … Continue reading →

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