Tag Archives: mercy

Eternal Perspective

Posted on September 27, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 90:3-5 A thousand years in your eyes are merely a yesterday, but humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Before a watch passes in the night, you have brought them to their end. Life can seem meaningless … Continue reading →

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Reflecting God

Posted on September 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other … Continue reading →

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Faithful Guide

Posted on August 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. The path of love will lead us through many a dark valley. To … Continue reading →

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Give Praise

Posted on August 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 148:11-13 You kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth; Young men and women too, old and young alike. Let them all praise the Lord’s name, for his name alone is exalted, majestic … Continue reading →

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Eternal Promise

Posted on August 8, 2012 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 31:3-4 With age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you. Again I will restore you, and you shall be rebuilt. God did not make us imperfect in order to punish and condemn us … Continue reading →

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God Is On Your Side

Posted on July 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Micah 7:19 You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins. God has a goal for each of us and will never give up on achieving it. The goal is for each of us to become whole. … Continue reading →

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More Mercy Needed

Posted on July 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men.” A legalistic mind has a hard time with ‘mercy.’ The religious leaders (Pharisees) had just criticized Jesus’ disciples for … Continue reading →

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Spread the Good News

Posted on June 6, 2012 by billtonnis

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 God. God loves you infinitely no matter what you’ve done in the … Continue reading →

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