Tag Archives: resurrection

Trust

Posted on January 21, 2016 by billtonnis

Psalm 56:3 O Most High, when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. God is always there for you even when it feels otherwise. Feelings of God’s presence are nice but even when you don’t feel that Presence…God … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on November 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 98:2 The Lord has made his victory known; has revealed his triumph for the nations to see. We see dying and rising all around us. Each day ends in the darkness of night…but then comes the dawn of a new day. Each year … Continue reading →

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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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Transformation In Progress

Posted on May 1, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare … Continue reading →

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Be At Peace

Posted on April 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36-37 Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on April 7, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:15-16 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on April 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Jesus shows us the face of God throughout His ministry…all the way to the end. He responds even to His persecutors and killers with … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Is Coming

Posted on March 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create. God … Continue reading →

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Break the Chains

Posted on March 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” What Jesus means … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on February 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:14-15 Through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. By becoming human Jesus showed … Continue reading →

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