Tag Archives: self-centered

Becoming Your True Self

Posted on March 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream. God plants seeds in our hearts. They … Continue reading →

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Journey to Wholeness

Posted on March 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:9-11 “Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Is All You Need

Posted on January 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 3:13 Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today,” so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin. “Sin” is basically when we “turn away” from God’s desires…and choose our self-centered…ego-satisfying desires. Sooner or later … Continue reading →

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True Freedom

Posted on December 31, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. The world’s (popular culture’s) way of love is the self-gratifying, self-centered, ego-centric … Continue reading →

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Paschal Mystery

Posted on July 25, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. St. Paul understood what Jesus meant when he … Continue reading →

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Wake Up

Posted on January 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 3:13 Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today,” so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin. “Sin” is basically when we “turn away” from God’s desires…and choose our self-centered…ego-satisfying desires. It is choosing … Continue reading →

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Transformative Journey

Posted on August 10, 2012 by billtonnis

John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.” Being a Christian involves taking part in a transformative journey with Christ. Jesus didn’t just ask us to believe in Him…but to … Continue reading →

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