Tag Archives: Luke

Life-Changing Words

Posted on November 23, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 19:48 “…all the people were hanging on his words.” What was it like to actually hear Jesus speak? People were drawn to Him and His words inspired…brought peace and transformed those who listened to Him. While we cannot hear … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on November 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus shows us the face of a loving … Continue reading →

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Blind Faith

Posted on November 19, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 18:41-42 Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” When a blind man heard that Jesus was passing … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on November 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 17:33 “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” Statements like this one from Jesus really make us think. What things in our lives do we hold on to and become … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Kingdom

Posted on November 15, 2012 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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Breaking Chains

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 17:4 If someone wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him.” Forgiveness is one of the main keys to the Kingdom of God. When we forgive…we … Continue reading →

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God’s Beloved

Posted on November 8, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 15:4-5 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 14:13-14 “When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Motivated by Love

Posted on October 31, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Jesus says that the people this world might look down upon…those viewed as being “last”…might actually be looked upon as “first” … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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