Tag Archives: love

Seeds of Compassion

Posted on July 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:31 Jesus proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field.” Jesus clearly expected us to take action to cooperate with God’s desire to bring … Continue reading →

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Smile

Posted on July 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 36:6 Lord, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to the clouds. Laws and rules are needed. But when it comes to Jesus…love always had the final say. God’s extreme, extravagant love is so immense…so amazing…so beyond what we … Continue reading →

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Called By God

Posted on July 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 1:5-7 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. “Ah, Lord God!” I said, “I know not how to speak; I am … Continue reading →

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Building the Kingdom of God

Posted on July 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men.” The Pharisees condemned Jesus’ followers for picking the heads of grain and eating them on the Sabbath which was … Continue reading →

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Being A Christian

Posted on July 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 1:16 Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. The prophet Isaiah said that God was not interested in the people’s sacrifices…their attempts to win favor…to somehow merit more of God’s love. God’s … Continue reading →

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God Bearer

Posted on July 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Jesus gave this instruction to His apostles as He sent them out. This was the message He told them to deliver as they cured people … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on July 7, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 145:8-9 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love. The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature. Jesus says if you know Him then you know God (John 14:7). Who do we … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on June 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:37 Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. It’s not just our ears that are constantly assaulted by noise…it’s also our eyes. We’re seeing a barrage of billboards on the road, ads on … Continue reading →

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Agent of God

Posted on June 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 49:6 I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. We are all literally loved into existence. God breathes life into us and names us in our mother’s … Continue reading →

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True Wealth

Posted on June 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:20-21 “Store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Are your treasures material or spiritual? We know that anything … Continue reading →

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