Tag Archives: peace

Inner Peace

Posted on July 2, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:24-26 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on July 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:19-22 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his … Continue reading →

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The Way to Life

Posted on May 13, 2013 by billtonnis

John 16:32-33 “But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the … Continue reading →

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Connected to Your Source

Posted on May 1, 2013 by billtonnis

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Is the Risen Christ at the very center of your life? … Continue reading →

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Fear No More

Posted on April 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36-39 While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to … Continue reading →

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Suffering Servant

Posted on March 28, 2013 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on March 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:20 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this … Continue reading →

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Positive Change

Posted on February 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. It seems like there is so much cynicism and dissension in the world. Do we respond with more of the same? … Continue reading →

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Word of Life

Posted on January 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word … Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on December 20, 2012 by billtonnis

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 and rescue us. When you feel oppressed…call … Continue reading →

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