Tag Archives: life-giving

Life-Giving Words

Posted on April 9, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering all the things … Continue reading →

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Journey to Wholeness

Posted on March 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:9-11 “Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good … Continue reading →

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God Redeems

Posted on August 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Ezekiel 36:25-26 I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking … Continue reading →

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Life Giving Grace

Posted on June 12, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Our qualification comes from God, who has indeed qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of letter but of spirit; for the letter brings death, but the Spirit gives life. We are all called to … Continue reading →

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Becoming Your True Self

Posted on May 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 9:43 “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire.” Jesus used hyperbole…an exaggeration…to make his … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Divine Connection

Posted on June 21, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 97:7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things. Wow…did that line ever hit me in today’s scripture readings. How long a list could we come up with of “worthless things” that our culture … Continue reading →

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