Tag Archives: serve

Love Poured Out

Posted on August 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 17:22-23 As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were … Continue reading →

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Childlike Openness

Posted on July 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:25 “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” Do you feel like you just don’t … Continue reading →

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True Greatness

Posted on May 29, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” Two of the apostles had just boldly asked Jesus to allow them to sit at his right and left when he comes into glory. They were expressing … Continue reading →

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Called to Serve

Posted on March 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 42:6-7 I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in … Continue reading →

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Dying to Self

Posted on February 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:2 “When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win praise of others.” As we enter into the season of Lent…many Christians will receive … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on November 6, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 22:31-32 And I will live for the LORD; my descendants will serve you. The generation to come will be told of the Lord, that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought. From generation … Continue reading →

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Willing Servants

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Living

Posted on October 9, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 10:40-42 Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in … 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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