Tag Archives: live to love

Transforming Struggle

Posted on January 28, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 …bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. If you follow Jesus you are called to make love, mercy, forgiveness and compassion your motivations in life. Others who are motivated … Continue reading →

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Love Rules

Posted on January 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:2 They watched him closely to see if they might accuse him. It was the sabbath and so under the religious laws…work was forbidden. The law’s purpose was to help people focus on their relationship with God. But when … 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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Wake Up

Posted on January 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 3:13 Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today,” so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin. “Sin” is basically when we “turn away” from God’s desires…and choose our self-centered…ego-satisfying desires. It is choosing … 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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The Healer

Posted on January 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 1:23-25 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading →

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Commanded to Love

Posted on January 10, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:21 This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. Who is the one person that you just don’t want to have to deal with? Who is that one person that … Continue reading →

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Why Fear?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love. … Continue reading →

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Path to Wholeness

Posted on January 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:23 He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people. What is the “gospel of the kingdom”? Just before this statement…Matthew wrote that … Continue reading →

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Eternal Love

Posted on December 19, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. Jesus was described as the alpha and the omega. His reign is eternal. His love is everlasting. It cannot change. This is Who … Continue reading →

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