Tag Archives: mysticism

Compassion Rules

Posted on January 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 3:2 They watched him closely to see if they might accuse him. It was the Sabbath and so under the religious laws…work was forbidden. The law’s purpose was to help people focus on their relationship with God. But when … Continue reading →

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God Loves You

Posted on January 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 111:1 I will praise the Lord with all my heart. Have you ever praised God with all your heart? I’ve had small doses of such experiences…such as when seeing an amazing sunset or sunrise…or when witnessing an incredible act … Continue reading →

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Christ Light

Posted on January 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word … Continue reading →

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Love Is Blind

Posted on January 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on January 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:16-18 As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on January 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:15-16 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. Jesus modeled how to live our … Continue reading →

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All Inclusive

Posted on January 8, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:21 This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. Who is the one person that you just don’t want to have to deal with? Who is that one person that … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on January 7, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love … Continue reading →

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Life Changing

Posted on December 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give his people knowledge of salvation…” John the Baptizer’s father prophesied what was ahead for … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on December 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Do you ever feel lost…like you just really have no idea what your … Continue reading →

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