Tag Archives: peace

The Way the Truth and the Life

1 John 2:5-6 But whoever keeps Jesus’ word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him: whoever claims to abide in him ought to live … Continue reading

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Redeemer and Deliverer

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to be with us to rescue us. This was perfectly demonstrated … Continue reading

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Guided by God

Matthew 7:24 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” Listening to Jesus’ words means more than just hearing them. Listening implies we are … Continue reading

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True Love

Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus shows us the face of a loving … Continue reading

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Followers of Jesus

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. It may sound arrogant of St. Paul to tell the Philippians to be more … Continue reading

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Unique Reflection of God

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Galatians 5:19, 22-23 Now the works of the flesh are obvious…In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. As Jesus rails against the Pharisees for … Continue reading

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Spiritual Inspiration

(Listen to Bill’s song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking on Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes below and to the right) Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer … Continue reading

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Love Is the Answer

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading

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Forgiveness Frees You

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. By telling Peter … Continue reading

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