Tag Archives: kingdom

Serve

Posted on December 5, 2019 by billtonnis

May our actions be living signs of God’s love. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading →

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God’s Kingdom

Posted on November 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 21:6 “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Jesus’ words predicting the destruction of the temple are just as true about … Continue reading →

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The Way to Happiness

Posted on November 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:13-15 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work. Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in … Continue reading →

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Free to Be

Posted on November 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 22:31-32 And I will live for the LORD; my descendants will serve you. The generation to come will be told of the Lord, that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought. From generation … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on October 30, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people this world might look down upon…those viewed as being “last”…the outcasts…might actually be looked upon as … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Kingdom

Posted on October 21, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. Each of us is made uniquely by God. We are unique…handcrafted…loved infinitely by … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come

Posted on October 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 11:1-2 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: … Continue reading →

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No Strings Attached

Posted on August 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song, “God Is”, on the album Give Praise and Thanks before or after reading this reflection. You can hear a clip of the song by clicking on the link “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” under “Blogroll” below … Continue reading →

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Discerning God’s Will

Posted on June 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:10 “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” Jesus continues his lesson today on how to pray. Yesterday’s lesson was to “go to your inner room” and to refrain from using many words because … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Lens

Posted on June 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that [he] answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus had just been asked by a religious leader to say what the greatest commandment was. … Continue reading →

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