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Lacking Nothing

Posted on October 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. This sounds trite but is profound. It’s the key to life to the full. Only God will bring you to completion and fullness (salvation)…and it can happen now. … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on October 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that Jesus did not observe the prescribed washing before meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with … Continue reading →

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Love Has No Boundaries

Posted on October 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:29 He said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” A scholar of the law told Jesus that he knew how to inherit eternal life: Love God and love his neighbor. But the scholar wasn’t quite sure all that … Continue reading →

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Losing to Win

Posted on September 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:48 “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Our egos tell us to strive to be “number one”…to be praised and to always be right. Jesus made the statement above … Continue reading →

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Finding Your True Self

Posted on September 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Ah…that … 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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Live In Unity

Posted on September 22, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 8:19-21 Then his mother and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Calling

Posted on September 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on September 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 7:34 “The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’” Have you ever been falsely judged? You are in good company…because Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Be In Harmony

Posted on September 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 101:1-2 I sing of love and justice; to you, Lord, I sing praise. I follow the way of integrity. If I love God with all my heart, mind and soul and I love my neighbor as myself…it will naturally lead me to being an … Continue reading →

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