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Economy of Grace

Posted on February 26, 2016 by billtonnis

If you want peace…produce peace. ~~~ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” ~~~ The only ones Jesus repeatedly reprimanded … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on February 25, 2016 by billtonnis

What is the dream God planted in you? ~~~ Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on February 24, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go and live. ~~~ 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 … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on February 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Seeking to serve leads to fulfillment. ~~~ Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~~~ What Jesus is telling us is exactly the opposite of what … Continue reading →

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Abundantly Blessed

Posted on February 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Let Love guide you. ~~~ Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. ~~~ Who or what is leading you in life? Who or what is your motivating source? Are you trying to please God or … Continue reading →

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Salvation

Posted on February 19, 2016 by billtonnis

Love is the Source of all life. ~~~ Psalm 130:3-4 If you, Lord, mark our sins, Lord, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness and so you are revered. *** If our loving Creator was actually a God marking our every … Continue reading →

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Desires of the Heart

Posted on February 18, 2016 by billtonnis

May love be our motivation. ~~~ Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” *** It seems to me that many people approach God … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on February 17, 2016 by billtonnis

God loves us just as we are. ~~~ Psalm 51:18-19 For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. *** Making a … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on February 16, 2016 by billtonnis

May love be the motivation of all our actions. ~~~ Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. *** It seems this world rewards the “winners” and rejects the “losers.” Our culture says … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns Album Project

Posted on February 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Hi all! I need your help! I’ve kicked off an effort to fund my new “Mercy Reigns” album project on the crowdfunding site “Indiegogo”. If you like my blog…you’ll like my music! Please click HERE to go to my page … Continue reading →

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