Tag Archives: Shall We Sing

Love Is Your Calling

Posted on September 9, 2013 by billtonnis

(Listen to Bill’s song “Shall We Sing” by clicking on the link under Blogroll below and to the right) Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on July 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting and honoring his family…but He wanted to make the point that we all at some point need … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on April 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Pause for a moment to give thanks. God’s love is unconditional. Nothing we can do can make God love us more…or less. God’s mercy and … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on October 10, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 11:1-2 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: … Continue reading →

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Listen Then Act

Posted on September 25, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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Your Will Be Done

Posted on September 17, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:17 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your help always say, “The LORD be glorified.” What is it that you are seeking in your life? There is a … Continue reading →

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Living Praise

Posted on August 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 145:10 All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and your faithful bless you. The Greek word for “Eucharist” means thanksgiving. Jesus showed us how to live our lives as “thanksgiving” to others. He gave of Himself in the … Continue reading →

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Thy Kingdom Come

Posted on July 11, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Jesus was clearly not preaching a message of how to safely be evacuated to a future heaven. It is not about a “personal salvation project” … Continue reading →

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