Tag Archives: prestige

Becoming Your True Self

Posted on May 2, 2014 by billtonnis

John 6:15 Since Jesus knew that they were going to come and carry him off to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain alone. Jesus had just fed thousands with five barley loaves and two fish. He had … Continue reading →

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Detachment

Posted on April 29, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. The followers of Jesus were transformed. They had been changed. … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on March 26, 2014 by billtonnis

Deuteronomy 4:9 “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children … Continue reading →

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Ego Mania

Posted on February 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:34-35 The Apostles had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all … Continue reading →

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All Belong

Posted on February 20, 2014 by billtonnis

James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Today’s lesson is that God views all of us as equal. All people deserve to be treated as God’s … Continue reading →

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True Freedom

Posted on December 31, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. The world’s (popular culture’s) way of love is the self-gratifying, self-centered, ego-centric … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Longing

Posted on December 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty many times turn to God for help. They have no other options. They are open to God’s … Continue reading →

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Free to Be

Posted on November 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 22:31-32 And I will live for the LORD; my descendants will serve you. The generation to come will be told of the Lord, that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought. From generation … Continue reading →

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You Have a Calling

Posted on September 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Listen to Bill’s song “Listen to Your Heart” before or after reading this reflection. See how below. Luke 5:10-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats … Continue reading →

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Way of the Cross

Posted on August 30, 2013 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with the wisdom of human eloquence, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning. The message of … Continue reading →

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