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Persevere

Posted on July 24, 2020 by billtonnis

Stay grounded in love and experience transformation. +++ Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ Matthew 13:20-21 “The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and … Continue reading →

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The Way of Christ

Posted on September 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s work together for the good of all. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do. +++ We can … 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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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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Trust in a Higher Power

Posted on July 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:20-22 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw … Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on June 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:80 “The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.” Today’s passage comes from the account of the birth of John the Baptist. Many believed John … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on April 30, 2013 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Paul had just been stoned and dragged … Continue reading →

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Path to Transformation

Posted on January 22, 2013 by billtonnis

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