Tag Archives: material

Less Is More

Posted on May 31, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory. While the consumeristic culture urges us to add more to our lives…amass more and more wealth, power and prestige…the inner spirit urges us to do … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on February 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Is God at the center of your life…or you? What is the motivating source? Are you trying to please God or your ego…or others? When we let go … Continue reading →

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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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Eternal Love

Posted on November 27, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 21:6 “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Jesus’ words predicting the destruction of the temple are just as true about … Continue reading →

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Matter of the Heart

Posted on June 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 6-21 “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” What is your “treasure“? Is it found in material things or is it found in spiritual things? There is nothing wrong with material things in themselves…but only … Continue reading →

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