Tag Archives: religion

Death Leads to Life

Posted on August 31, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. St. Paul’s message here is truly Good News. Jesus showed us the way. Dying does … Continue reading →

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Called to Wholeness

Posted on August 28, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 For God did not call us to impurity but to holiness. Therefore, whoever disregards this, disregards not a human being but God, who also gives his holy Spirit to you. Sometimes we get hung-up on the word “holiness.” It … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on August 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter.” When it comes to what many “religious” people … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on August 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 136:1 Praise the Lord, who is so good; God’s love endures forever. We all get caught up in a false premise that we need to earn God’s love. We get caught up in a worthiness contest…a game we play to … Continue reading →

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Divine Paradox

Posted on August 10, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:24 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”  This is one of Jesus’ most … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on August 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on August 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:27-28 She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you … Continue reading →

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Be Healed

Posted on July 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:20-22 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw … Continue reading →

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Guatemala

Posted on July 1, 2015 by billtonnis

In a land of drastic material and financial poverty I discovered a treasure: people with an abundance of love and generosity. What is your treasure?

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