Tag Archives: love

God Is On Your Side

Posted on July 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Micah 7:19 You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins. God has a goal for each of us and will never give up on achieving it. The goal is for each of us to become whole. … Continue reading →

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More Mercy Needed

Posted on July 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men.” A legalistic mind has a hard time with ‘mercy.’ The religious leaders (Pharisees) had just criticized Jesus’ disciples for … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on July 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. No matter how many times we screw up…no matter how many times we come up short…God is always embracing us in love. Our Loving Source … Continue reading →

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Joining the Excluded

Posted on July 6, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:10-12 While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Commandment

Posted on June 7, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 12:30-31 “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” This was the … Continue reading →

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