Tag Archives: salvation

Restorative Justice

Posted on October 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 14:5-6 Then he said to them, “Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?” But they were unable to answer his question. Jesus had just healed … Continue reading →

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Love Is Calling

Posted on October 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:22-23 We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, … Continue reading →

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Lacking Nothing

Posted on October 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. This sounds trite but is profound. It’s the key to life to the full. Only God will bring you to completion and fullness (salvation)…and it can happen now. … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on September 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick). Jesus wanted all to know that when you follow his ways and love God, others and yourself…you are bringing about the kingdom of God. … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on September 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:27-28 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus means living a radical … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Heart

Posted on September 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. These were expert fishermen. It was all they knew to make a living. It was their identity. After catching nothing all night, Jesus gave them some … Continue reading →

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Cutting Attachments

Posted on August 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:20-22 The young man said to him, “All of these (the Ten Commandments) I have observed. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on August 13, 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.” Forgiveness is the key to … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ

Posted on August 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:19-20 “Again, (amen,) I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on July 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Exodus 14:12 “Did we not tell you this in Egypt, when we said, ‘Leave us alone. Let us serve the Egyptians’? Far better for us to be the slaves of the Egyptians than to die in the desert.” How many times … Continue reading →

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