Tag Archives: spirituality

Love Excludes No One

Posted on October 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:4-6 When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by … Continue reading →

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The Time Is Now

Posted on October 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

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Be You with Joy

Posted on October 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. God uniquely makes each of us. The Creator of the universe infinitely loves … Continue reading →

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Let the Joy Rise

Posted on October 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more … Continue reading →

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Give Praise and Thanks

Posted on October 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Ephesians 1:5-6 In love (God) destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. Many times … Continue reading →

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Lens of Love

Posted on October 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:19, 22-23 Now the works of the flesh are obvious. In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. As Jesus rails against the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Encourage Oneness

Posted on October 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that (Jesus) did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you … Continue reading →

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The True You

Posted on October 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:1 For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. So many people think that by following Jesus they will be restricted from doing a lot of fun things…that … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. This sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” (in other … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on October 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:9, 11, 13 “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? If … Continue reading →

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