Tag Archives: soul

Love Is the Answer

Posted on August 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on August 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:46-47 “And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Mary is the great example of listening to God and saying “yes.” When asked if she would be the mother … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Your Soul

Posted on July 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on June 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 15:7 I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. We all need to repent…which simply means … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Lens

Posted on June 6, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that [he] answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus had just been asked by a religious leader to say what the greatest commandment was. … Continue reading →

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Awaken!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 57:8-9 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. Awake, my soul! Is your soul awake? That might seem like a strange question…but it just might be the most profound question that … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Thirst

Posted on March 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 42:2-3 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My being thirsts for God, the living God. We each have a deep yearning inside…a yearning that longs to be satisfied. Why … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on December 14, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:18-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of … Continue reading →

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