Tag Archives: rest

Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 8, 2018 by billtonnis

May our words and actions be motivated by love. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Galatians 1:10 Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to … Continue reading →

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Find Peace

Posted on October 5, 2018 by billtonnis

To those who are awake…God’s love is palpable. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 139:1-3, 5 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on July 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus counters the heavy rules and regulations of the scribes and Pharisees (religious leaders) with His unconditional love. There were no prerequisites or … Continue reading →

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Loved Unconditionally

Posted on July 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Rules and regulations are good to start with…like when we are children starting out on our spiritual journeys. They give us boundaries … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on December 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. Are you burdened with something or struggling with something? Sit in silence and invite Jesus to be with you. … Continue reading →

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Why Fear?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love. … Continue reading →

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Giver of Peace

Posted on December 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. Are you burdened with something…or struggling with something? Try sitting in silence and invite Jesus to be with you. … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Shepherd?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:36 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. It takes being at the bottom before you realize how much you need … Continue reading →

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