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Way of Life

Posted on June 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Being Christian means more than going to church on Sunday. +++ Matthew 8:21-22 Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their … Continue reading →

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Love Transforms

Posted on June 23, 2016 by billtonnis

When we act with compassion…we experience a taste of the Divine. +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in … Continue reading →

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Love Unites

Posted on June 20, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Matthew 7:1-2 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” +++ Jesus tells us … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Wealth

Posted on June 17, 2016 by billtonnis

Are you living your life from an eternal perspective? +++ 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 … Continue reading →

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Love Is Radically Inclusive

Posted on June 14, 2016 by billtonnis

We need more heroic and courageous peacemakers +++ Matthew 5:44-45 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on June 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Doing what’s just with compassion and mercy isn’t easy…but desperately needed. +++ 2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord…but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from … Continue reading →

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Reign of God

Posted on May 27, 2016 by billtonnis

May you share your gifts and talents for the sake of love. +++ 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. +++ As our Creator … Continue reading →

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Love Includes

Posted on May 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Are you trying to unite or divide? +++ Acts 23:6-8,10 Paul called out before the Sanhedrin, “I am on trial for hope in the resurrection of the dead.” When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, … Continue reading →

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God Is with You

Posted on May 9, 2016 by billtonnis

Love is the catalyst of creation. +++ John 16:32-33 “Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the … Continue reading →

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Path to Life

Posted on April 26, 2016 by billtonnis

Living to love will mean letting go of ego. +++ Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the … Continue reading →

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