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Be the True You

Posted on September 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 3:3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. Whatever most people think is their identity…it usually isn’t. Your true identity does … Continue reading →

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The Love Evolution

Posted on September 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Be reluctant to label anything as “good” or “bad” because what seems “good” or “bad” may end up … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on September 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 1:16-17 All things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. We all start our lives believing we are at the center of the universe. Unfortunately, some never really … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Heart

Posted on September 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. These were expert fishermen. It was all they knew to make a living. It was their identity. After catching nothing all night, Jesus gave them some … Continue reading →

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Christ Follower

Posted on September 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other towns … Continue reading →

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Let Love Shine

Posted on September 1, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. … Continue reading →

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Called to Wholeness

Posted on August 28, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 For God did not call us to impurity but to holiness. Therefore, whoever disregards this, disregards not a human being but God, who also gives his holy Spirit to you. Sometimes we get hung-up on the word “holiness.” It … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time

Posted on August 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 24:42 “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” Jesus wants to jar His audience awake. He wants them to go from spiritual unconsciousness to consciousness. The truth is…many people are wandering around completely unconscious…unaware of … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on August 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter.” When it comes to what many “religious” people … Continue reading →

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God Is With You

Posted on August 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. There is no fooling God. Our Creator knows everything about each of us…our thoughts…our desires…our struggles…our failings…our joys and … Continue reading →

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