Tag Archives: merit

Life-Changing Grace

Posted on July 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. How many times have we seen God work in our lives where something magical happens and we … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2013 by billtonnis

John 6:45 “Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.” It’s not what we do that brings us closer to God but what we let be done to us by God. It is not an … Continue reading →

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Radical Acceptance

Posted on April 17, 2013 by billtonnis

John 6:37-39 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one … Continue reading →

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Relax

Posted on July 19, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” When you come to the end of your rope…God is waiting there to catch you. What if we stopped the merit game…the … Continue reading →

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