Tag Archives: surrender

Top Priority

Posted on July 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:19-22 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his … Continue reading →

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Becoming Your True Self

Posted on May 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 9:43 “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire.” Jesus used hyperbole…an exaggeration…to make his … Continue reading →

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Victory by Surrender

Posted on April 26, 2013 by billtonnis

John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” Life is a process of … Continue reading →

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Path to Freedom

Posted on March 20, 2013 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering your life…all the … Continue reading →

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Open Hands

Posted on October 11, 2012 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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Being Led

Posted on June 27, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:35-37 Lead me in the path of your commands, for that is my delight. Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. Who … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on June 8, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:166 I look for your salvation, Lord, and I fulfill your commands. When I think of the word “salvation” I know it’s something that God grants…not something we accomplish. But God calls us to cooperate! Salvation is “wholeness.” God … Continue reading →

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