Tag Archives: spirituality

Christ Light

Posted on January 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word … Continue reading →

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Love Is Blind

Posted on January 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told … Continue reading →

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Trust In God

Posted on January 13, 2015 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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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on January 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:15-16 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. Jesus modeled how to live our … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on January 7, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love … Continue reading →

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Follow Jesus

Posted on January 6, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:9 In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. God…scripture says…is Love. It’s an incomprehensible…unconditional Love. This love took … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. Loving God…I thank You for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that with Your help You … Continue reading →

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Eternally Grateful

Posted on December 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. Jesus was described as the alpha and the omega. His reign is eternal. His love is everlasting. This is Who our God is…an … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on December 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Zechariah 2:17 Silence, all people, in the presence of the Lord! For he stirs forth from his holy dwelling. The prophet’s advice from 500 years before Jesus remains a profound one today. How can we expect to hear God speak … Continue reading →

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