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Honoring Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:18 Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her. Today is the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene. Scripture says that she was present at the crucifixion, when Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on July 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 69:3, 34 I have sunk into the mire of the deep, where there is no foothold. I have gone down to the watery depths; the flood overwhelms me. The Lord hears the poor, does not spurn those in bondage. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Resurrection In Progress

Posted on July 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:38-39 “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” When we follow Jesus it requires … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on May 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 20:22 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know. Have you ever experienced a strong inner yearning that compelled you to carry out some mission or … Continue reading →

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Victorious Surrender

Posted on March 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Mary gives us the perfect example of openness to God. She is open to receiving a divine message. … Continue reading →

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Not My Will But Yours

Posted on March 18, 2015 by billtonnis

John 5:30 “I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.” A while back I … Continue reading →

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Release Attachments

Posted on December 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty will many times turn to God for help. They are open to God’s loving care because their … Continue reading →

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Surrender and Win

Posted on December 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” This is Mary’s response to the angel’s news that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give … Continue reading →

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Grounded In Love

Posted on December 4, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:24-25 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. … Continue reading →

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All Things Are Possible with God

Posted on November 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 17:5-6 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and … Continue reading →

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