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Be Here Now

Posted on January 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Happiness is found in the present moment. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at … Continue reading →

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Graced

Posted on February 1, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s love is free, unconditional and always available. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 6:12 So they went off and preached repentance. +++ When Jesus sent off the apostles…they … Continue reading →

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Turn to Love

Posted on July 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Turn away from all the things that can never bring lasting satisfaction. (Listen to my song “Singing My Song” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:20 Then he (Jesus) began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on March 3, 2016 by billtonnis

God is speaking. Are you listening? ~~~ Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 11, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” After John the Baptist was … Continue reading →

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Turn Toward Love

Posted on January 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What better way to start the year than with the words of Jesus at the very beginning of his … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on March 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love and Acceptance

Posted on January 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 1:15 “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Jesus’ words tell us that the kingdom of God begins now. It’s here…not just sometime in the distant future. … Continue reading →

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God Redeems

Posted on August 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Ezekiel 36:25-26 I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing Grace

Posted on July 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. How many times have we seen God work in our lives where something magical happens and we … Continue reading →

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