Tag Archives: legalistic

Restorative Justice

Posted on August 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:14 Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit.” We are sorely in need of leaders with both wisdom and compassion. These are … Continue reading →

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Irrational Love

Posted on July 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 36:6 Lord, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to the clouds. Laws and rules are needed…but when it comes to Jesus…love always had the final say. God’s extreme, extravagant love is so immense…so amazing…so beyond what we can … Continue reading →

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More Mercy Needed

Posted on July 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men.” A legalistic mind has a hard time with ‘mercy.’ The religious leaders (Pharisees) had just criticized Jesus’ disciples for … Continue reading →

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