Tag Archives: love

True Fasting

Posted on February 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 58:6-7 This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing … Continue reading →

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Destined for Redemption

Posted on February 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Genesis 2:16-17 The Lord God gave man this order: “You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and bad. From that tree you shall not eat; the moment … Continue reading →

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Always Accepted

Posted on February 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:3-4 Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggles against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Sometimes life is … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love and Acceptance

Posted on January 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 1:15 “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Jesus’ words tell us that the kingdom of God begins now. It’s here…not just sometime in the distant future. … Continue reading →

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True Freedom

Posted on December 31, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. The world’s (popular culture’s) way of love is the self-gratifying, self-centered, ego-centric … Continue reading →

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The Way the Truth and the Life

Posted on December 30, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:5-6 But whoever keeps Jesus’ word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him: whoever claims to abide in him ought to live … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. God…I thank you for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that You are my only true … Continue reading →

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Redeemer and Deliverer

Posted on December 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to be with us to rescue us. This was perfectly demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Give Praise

Posted on November 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath give praise to the LORD! Hallelujah! The only reason you and I are existing at this very moment is because God is willing it to be. God’s grace is flowing right now…everywhere. God’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Riches

Posted on November 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Revelation 3:17-18 For you say, ‘I am rich and affluent and have no need of anything,’ and yet do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by … Continue reading →

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