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Stop and Listen

Posted on October 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:40-42 Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, … Continue reading →

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Reflect Christ

Posted on September 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:59-60 And to another (Jesus) said, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But he answered him, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” How … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on September 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:9 “Who then is this about whom I hear such things? And he kept trying to see him.” Herod was a ruthless ruler who had John the Baptist put to death. When Herod heard of the miraculous things Jesus was doing…he … Continue reading →

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Love Is Calling

Posted on September 18, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Timothy 6:7, 9, 11 For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into … Continue reading →

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Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Posted on September 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:42 “How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first.” The … Continue reading →

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Be the True You

Posted on September 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 3:3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. Whatever most people think is their identity…it usually isn’t. Your true identity does … Continue reading →

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Christ Follower

Posted on September 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other towns … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time

Posted on August 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 24:42 “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” Jesus wants to jar His audience awake. He wants them to go from spiritual unconsciousness to consciousness. The truth is…many people are wandering around completely unconscious…unaware of … Continue reading →

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God Is With You

Posted on August 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. There is no fooling God. Our Creator knows everything about each of us…our thoughts…our desires…our struggles…our failings…our joys and … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on August 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 145:10 All your works give you thanks, O Lord. Most of creation has no choice but to simply be itself with every fiber of its being…whether it’s an insect, a bird, a plant, a tree or a dog. In being … Continue reading →

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