Tag Archives: love

God Is Love

Posted on October 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 1:5-6 In love (God) destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. Whenever you … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:19, 22-23 Now the works of the flesh are obvious…In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. As Jesus rails against the Pharisees for … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. Sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” that we “are … Continue reading →

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Good Samaritan

Posted on October 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 10:36-37 [Jesus asked,] “Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Today’s Gospel reading is about the … Continue reading →

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Wonderfully Made

Posted on October 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2, 7, 13-14 O LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. Where can I hide from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on October 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gut-Check

Posted on September 30, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus could read people very well. Since He was fully committed to loving and serving God He … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective

Posted on September 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 90:3-5 A thousand years in your eyes are merely a yesterday, but humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Before a watch passes in the night, you have brought them to their end. Life can seem meaningless … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 19, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Now I am reminding you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you also stand. Through it you are also being saved, if you hold fast to the word … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 18, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood … Continue reading →

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