Tag Archives: new life

Now and Forever

Posted on April 6, 2017 by billtonnis

Love is in the process of winning. (Listen to my song “Going Over There” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:51 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” +++ This moment is eternal. There … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on March 29, 2016 by billtonnis

God will transform your struggles to new life. +++ John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. +++ Sometimes we feel abandoned. I vividly remember a day when I … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Death leads to life…always. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ Let go of all things that won’t last and allow the great Love of God to lead … Continue reading →

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New Life In Progress

Posted on March 18, 2016 by billtonnis

Abiding in Love leads to transformation. ~~~ Psalm 18:2-3 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! ~~~ Whatever struggle you are … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on November 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 98:2 The Lord has made his victory known; has revealed his triumph for the nations to see. We see dying and rising all around us. Each day ends in the darkness of night…but then comes the dawn of a new day. Each year … Continue reading →

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Divine Paradox

Posted on August 10, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:24 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”  This is one of Jesus’ most … Continue reading →

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New Life Ahead

Posted on August 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:29-31 Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, … Continue reading →

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Transformation In Progress

Posted on May 1, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Is Coming

Posted on March 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create. God … Continue reading →

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Transformation In Progress

Posted on January 26, 2015 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; … Continue reading →

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