Tag Archives: St. Paul

Live to Love

Posted on October 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading →

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Infinite Love

Posted on October 25, 2012 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:17-19 …that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading →

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All Belong

Posted on October 24, 2012 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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Infinite Worth

Posted on October 19, 2012 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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Inner Calm

Posted on October 17, 2012 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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Truly Free

Posted on October 15, 2012 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 we will be restricted from doing a lot of fun things…that … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Grace

Posted on October 12, 2012 by billtonnis

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

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Team Effort

Posted on September 18, 2012 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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