Tag Archives: life

The Way

Posted on April 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Acts 5:19-20 But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” The … Continue reading →

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Fear No More

Posted on April 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36-39 While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to … Continue reading →

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Eternally Treasured

Posted on March 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 49:15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. When you feel like you’re alone…that you’ve been rejected…take comfort during this Lent season … Continue reading →

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Key to Life

Posted on March 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Love Frees Us

Posted on February 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:14-15 …through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. By becoming human Jesus showed … Continue reading →

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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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Path to Transformation

Posted on January 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 6:11-12 We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Suffering

Posted on January 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. What test are you suffering through? Whatever it is…may you be comforted in knowing that Jesus has already walked … Continue reading →

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Way of Life

Posted on January 8, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:9 In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. The bible tells us that God is Love…an incomprehensible…unconditional Love. … Continue reading →

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Divine Guide

Posted on December 17, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. In this Advent season…why not invite Jesus to come into your life in … Continue reading →

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