Tag Archives: St. Paul

You Belong

Posted on September 16, 2014 by billtonnis

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on May 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 9:17 “Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by which you came, that you may regain your sight and be filled with the holy Spirit.” When Saul was blinded by … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on May 7, 2014 by billtonnis

John 6:37-39 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one … Continue reading →

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Life Changing

Posted on May 6, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 7:58 They threw Stephen out of the city, and began to stone him. The witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. Stephen, the first martyr, was wrongly accused…thrown-out and murdered by the … Continue reading →

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Destined for Redemption

Posted on February 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Genesis 2:16-17 The Lord God gave man this order: “You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and bad. From that tree you shall not eat; the moment … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on February 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Hebrews 2:14-15 …through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. By becoming human Jesus showed … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on January 27, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 …bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. If you follow Jesus you are called to make the Good News of God’s unconditional love, mercy, forgiveness, and compassion the motivations … Continue reading →

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Amazing Love

Posted on November 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Titus 3:3-7 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deluded, slaves to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another. But when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not … Continue reading →

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Followers of Jesus

Posted on November 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. It may sound arrogant of St. Paul to tell the Philippians to be more … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on November 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 1:6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. St. Paul knew of the infinite worth and purpose of each person … Continue reading →

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