Tag Archives: kingdom of heaven

Forgiveness Transforms

Posted on March 22, 2017 by billtonnis

Love overrules the rules. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:20 “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom … Continue reading →

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True Greatness

Posted on August 9, 2016 by billtonnis

May you be motivated by Love in all that you do. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on July 6, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s grace is free…so that what we receive we can freely give. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the … Continue reading →

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Turn Toward Love

Posted on January 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What better way to start the year than with the words of Jesus at the very beginning of his … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on August 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter.” When it comes to what many “religious” people … Continue reading →

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Love Restores

Posted on August 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 20:4 “You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.” Jesus told the parable of the landowner who hired laborers to work in his vineyard at the start of the day…during the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Giving Is Gaining

Posted on August 18, 2015 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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Humble Strength

Posted on August 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading →

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Be Compassionate

Posted on July 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Ever notice how Jesus never … Continue reading →

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Be Compassion

Posted on February 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:20 “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” The scribes and Pharisees believed they were doing everything right. They held people strictly to the … Continue reading →

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