Tag Archives: sin

The Gift of Grace

Posted on February 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Let the unconditional love of God…set you free. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 32:5 Then I declared my sin to you; my guilt I did not hide. I said, “I confess … Continue reading →

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Love Is Inclusive

Posted on October 26, 2016 by billtonnis

Everyone is God’s favorite. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” by clicking HERE) (Find out more about my new album project and/or help support it by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:30 “For behold, some are last who will be … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on January 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:23-26 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are –the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on October 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 7:24 Miserable one that I am! Who will deliver me from this mortal body? How often do we have the best of intentions but seem to get sidetracked? We feel the inner urge to call a friend or send an … Continue reading →

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Break the Chains

Posted on March 10, 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.” What Jesus means … Continue reading →

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Way to Freedom

Posted on August 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on June 28, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:1-3 When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and … Continue reading →

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Becoming Your True Self

Posted on May 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 9:43 “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire.” Jesus used hyperbole…an exaggeration…to make his … Continue reading →

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Key to Life

Posted on March 5, 2013 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.” Jesus says we … Continue reading →

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Love Endures

Posted on February 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Hebrews 12:3-4 Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggles against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. Sometimes life is … Continue reading →

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