Tag Archives: prayer

Restorative Justice

Posted on December 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:12-14 If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to … Continue reading →

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Transforming Grace

Posted on December 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it … Continue reading →

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Grounded In Love

Posted on December 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:24-25 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. … Continue reading →

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Nothing To Fear

Posted on December 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:3-4 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. Sooner or later you will realize that … Continue reading →

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Love Heals

Posted on December 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” A Roman military officer came to Jesus to ask that He … Continue reading →

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Bring Forth the Kingdom

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 21:29-31 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see … Continue reading →

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Love Lasts Forever

Posted on November 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:72 Teaching from your lips is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. Many people seem to be on a never-ending treadmill to make it, succeed or to win. And when they reach the new prize…the … Continue reading →

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Know Peace

Posted on November 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. What is your heart’s desire? Maybe it is clear to you…but maybe due to the many mixed messages and the noise of the world we … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on October 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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