Tag Archives: prayer

Be the Good News

Posted on June 26, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” Jesus would alternately use the phrases ‘kingdom of heaven’ and ‘kingdom … Continue reading →

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Silent Prayer

Posted on June 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” Have you ever considered these words of Jesus closely? … Continue reading →

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Prayerful Patience

Posted on June 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 5:3-4 To you I pray, O Lord; at dawn you will hear my cry; at dawn I will plead before you and wait. I know what I want…but what does God want? What if God wants something different than … Continue reading →

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Life-Giving Words

Posted on April 9, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering all the things … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on February 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him…”Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” When a boy suffering from chronic convulsions is brought to Jesus’ disciples they are unable … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on December 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:29-30 Moving on from there Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on November 12, 2013 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 due to the many mixed messages and noise of this world…our heart’s desire is … Continue reading →

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Listening Prayer

Posted on October 29, 2013 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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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 16, 2013 by billtonnis

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 Now

Posted on September 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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