Tag Archives: merciful

True Disciple

Posted on November 4, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.” – Dalai Lama +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 14:26 Jesus said, “If any one comes to me without … Continue reading →

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God Is Good

Posted on February 4, 2020 by billtonnis

Know that the Love that made the universe will triumph. +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 86:4-5 Gladden the soul of your servant; to you, Lord, I lift up my soul. Lord, … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on July 7, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 145:8-9 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love. The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature. Jesus says if you know Him then you know God (John 14:7). Who do we … Continue reading →

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Love Unites

Posted on March 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:36-37 “Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” The world has not changed. Humans continue … 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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Good Samaritan

Posted on October 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 10:36-37 [Jesus asked,] “Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Today’s Gospel reading is about the … 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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God Centered

Posted on June 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 112:1, 4 Happy those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in God’s commands. They shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and just. Today’s scripture says so much. We are all looking … Continue reading →

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Radical Grace

Posted on February 25, 2013 by billtonnis

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Lose to Find

Posted on July 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Many people embark on a path in life to accomplish certain things. These things might be in the realm of … Continue reading →

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