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Nothing Shall I Want

Posted on February 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 13:5 Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Are we striving to make more money and gain more … Continue reading →

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Drop Your Attachments

Posted on February 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 6:8 He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick–no food, no sack, no money in their belts. Jesus says many things that turn our ways of thinking upside down. In today’s scripture verse Jesus … Continue reading →

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Love Endures

Posted on February 5, 2013 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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Love Frees Us

Posted on February 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:14-15 …through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. By becoming human Jesus showed … Continue reading →

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Transforming Struggle

Posted on January 28, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 …bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. If you follow Jesus you are called to make love, mercy, forgiveness and compassion your motivations in life. Others who are motivated … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Is All You Need

Posted on January 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:7,17 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Making sacrifices and giving things up are in and of themselves … Continue reading →

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Love Rules

Posted on January 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 3:2 They watched him closely to see if they might accuse him. It was the sabbath and so under the religious laws…work was forbidden. The law’s purpose was to help people focus on their relationship with God. But when … Continue reading →

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Path to Transformation

Posted on January 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 6:11-12 We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the … Continue reading →

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Word of Life

Posted on January 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Suffering

Posted on January 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. What test are you suffering through? Whatever it is…may you be comforted in knowing that Jesus has already walked … Continue reading →

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