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Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on May 31, 2016 by billtonnis

May each of our lives be a song of praise. +++ Luke 1:46-47 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” +++ Mary’s statement resounds within my heart. When I am in the … Continue reading →

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All Shall Be Well

Posted on May 30, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is like a fish in an ocean of God’s love. +++ Psalm 91:2 Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” +++ God never leaves us no matter how many times … Continue reading →

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Reign of God

Posted on May 27, 2016 by billtonnis

May you share your gifts and talents for the sake of love. +++ 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. +++ As our Creator … Continue reading →

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Counterculture

Posted on May 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Your true self will be found in service. +++ Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” +++ This is another great counter-cultural teaching from Jesus. Two of the apostles had just boldly asked him to allow them … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 24, 2016 by billtonnis

A Zen master once asked, “What, at this moment, is lacking?” +++ Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on May 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Attachments block the flow of life. +++ Mark 10:21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure … Continue reading →

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Grace Upon Grace

Posted on May 13, 2016 by billtonnis

May you be filled with the awareness of the Creator’s eternal love for you. +++ Psalm 103:1-2 Bless the Lord, my soul; all my being, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, my soul; do not forget all the gifts of … Continue reading →

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Love Includes

Posted on May 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Are you trying to unite or divide? +++ Acts 23:6-8,10 Paul called out before the Sanhedrin, “I am on trial for hope in the resurrection of the dead.” When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, … Continue reading →

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Harmonize

Posted on May 11, 2016 by billtonnis

What is the unique note you are meant to add to God’s ongoing symphony? +++ John 17:16,18 “They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. As you sent me into the world, so I … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on May 10, 2016 by billtonnis

Everyone has a calling. What’s yours? +++ Acts 20:22, 24 “But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know. Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only … Continue reading →

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