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Live to Love

Posted on October 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:15 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Jesus went on to tell the crowd a parable in which a rich man whose land produced a … Continue reading →

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Find Your Life

Posted on November 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Revelation 3:17-18 For you say, ‘I am rich and affluent and have no need of anything,’ and yet do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Longing

Posted on December 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty many times turn to God for help. They have no other options. They are open to God’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Riches

Posted on November 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Revelation 3:17-18 For you say, ‘I am rich and affluent and have no need of anything,’ and yet do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by … Continue reading →

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Enter the Kingdom

Posted on August 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading →

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Attachments

Posted on May 27, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 10:21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Eternal … Continue reading →

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Under the Affluence

Posted on November 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Revelation 3:17-18 For you say, ‘I am rich and affluent and have no need of anything,’ and yet do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by … Continue reading →

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