Tag Archives: shepherd

Let Go

Posted on December 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Self-emptying leads to abundant life. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ This scripture verse is sometimes translated as, “there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on August 17, 2016 by billtonnis

An Unconditional Love is sustaining and carrying us. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ A sheep in care of the shepherd … Continue reading →

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Abundantly Blessed

Posted on February 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Let Love guide you. ~~~ Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. ~~~ Who or what is leading you in life? Who or what is your motivating source? Are you trying to please God or … Continue reading →

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Gospel of the Kingdom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:35-36 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by billtonnis

John 10:16 “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.” We all start out in life believing that we … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous Love

Posted on August 21, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. If we are truly following Jesus and are in the care of the “Good Shepherd”…what more do we need? Is there anything else needed above God’s love and … Continue reading →

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Calling

Posted on July 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:36-38 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 23, 2013 by billtonnis

John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” We are the sheep of the Good … Continue reading →

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True Life

Posted on April 22, 2013 by billtonnis

John 10:10 “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Jesus did not become human to give us an evacuation plan to heaven. He came that we might have life now and have it more … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on February 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Is God at the center of your life…or you? What is the motivating source? Are you trying to please God or your ego…or others? When we let go … Continue reading →

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