Tag Archives: letting go

The Way to Freedom

Posted on January 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:13 He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. Jesus called his apostles and they followed him. He called them to a new way of life. They left whatever lives they … Continue reading →

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Come and See

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” … Continue reading →

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Transformative Journey

Posted on August 10, 2012 by billtonnis

John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.” Being a Christian involves taking part in a transformative journey with Christ. Jesus didn’t just ask us to believe in Him…but to … Continue reading →

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Life Through Death

Posted on July 25, 2012 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. Jesus showed us that the way to life…is … Continue reading →

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Will You Follow?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:19-20 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his … Continue reading →

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