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New Life in Progress

Posted on March 31, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create. God … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:24-25 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? What … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on December 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. Are you burdened with something or struggling with something? Sit in silence and invite Jesus to be with you. … Continue reading →

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Way to Wholeness

Posted on November 27, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 21:17-19 “You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Jesus promised His followers that they would be persecuted. But … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God Is at Hand

Posted on November 14, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on November 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 1:6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. St. Paul knew of the infinite worth and purpose of each person … Continue reading →

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God’s Reflection

Posted on June 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:16 “Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” You have heard it said that we are “made in God’s image.” Then we should reflect the love of God. … Continue reading →

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Transformation Required

Posted on April 8, 2013 by billtonnis

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” You cannot think your way into the kingdom of God. All the information … Continue reading →

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Loving Creator

Posted on March 11, 2013 by billtonnis

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Transformation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” The rules and rituals are good when … Continue reading →

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