Tag Archives: new life

Kenosis

Posted on May 16, 2014 by billtonnis

John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the … Continue reading →

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Keep the Faith

Posted on April 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:19 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. God is love and you are made in God’s image. You are a child of God…part of our Loving Creator’s grand plan from the beginning … Continue reading →

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Amazing Love

Posted on April 2, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 49:15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. When you feel like you’re alone…that you’ve been rejected…take comfort during this Lent season … Continue reading →

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New Life in Progress

Posted on March 31, 2014 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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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on March 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on March 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Sometimes it feels like everyone and everything is conspiring … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:34-35 He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but … Continue reading →

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Always Accepted

Posted on February 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:3-4 Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggles against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Sometimes life is … Continue reading →

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Reason for Hope

Posted on January 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 6:11-12 We earnestly desire each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of hope until the end, so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the … Continue reading →

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Love Wins Now and Always

Posted on January 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. What is testing you now? What trial are you going through? Whatever it is…Jesus has already walked through greater … Continue reading →

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