Tag Archives: spiritual

Agent of God

Posted on June 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 49:6 I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. We are all literally loved into existence. God breathes life into us and names us in our mother’s … Continue reading →

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All Is One

Posted on June 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:1-2 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” Jesus tells us that before we address the … Continue reading →

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True Wealth

Posted on June 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:20-21 “Store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Are your treasures material or spiritual? We know that anything … Continue reading →

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God Alone

Posted on June 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 97:7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things. It’s easy to look at others and be critical of how they are idolizing sports, celebrities, wealth, material possessions, sex, etc. But instead of judging … Continue reading →

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Love Transforms

Posted on June 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your … Continue reading →

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Prayerful Patience

Posted on June 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 5:3-4 To you I pray, O Lord; at dawn you will hear my cry; at dawn I will plead before you and wait. I know what I want…but what does God want? What if God wants something different than … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on June 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:14-15 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it … Continue reading →

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Modern Disciple

Posted on June 4, 2014 by billtonnis

John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. Jesus did not ask for anyone to worship Him…only to follow Him. Not that there is anything wrong with worshiping Him…but it seems many … Continue reading →

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Make Me a Channel of Your Love

Posted on May 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands because he needs anything. … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on May 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 138:2-3 I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise. When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. Our Loving Creator is as close as the … Continue reading →

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