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Death Leads to Life

Posted on August 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “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 whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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God Speaks in Silence

Posted on August 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” This is one of those major moments in the life of Jesus known as … 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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Live in Oneness

Posted on August 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and … Continue reading →

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Work for Oneness

Posted on July 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:49-50 “And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting … Continue reading →

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Look Through the Lens of Love

Posted on July 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:1-2, 7 His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Jesus … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on July 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus counters the heavy rules and regulations of the scribes and Pharisees (religious leaders) with His unconditional love. There were no prerequisites or … Continue reading →

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Gospel of the Kingdom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:35-36 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them … Continue reading →